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LRT Municipal Edmonton Alberta ETS Public Safety Mark Sutcliffe Ottawa Ontario O-Train

CA Aug 18, 2026

Edmonton City Council Evaluates $45M Automated Fare Gate System for LRT Network

Edmonton City Council reviews a comprehensive $45 million capital proposal to install automated, physical fare gates across all underground and surface LRT stations to enhance system safety and reduce transit fare evasion.

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Ottawa Transit Commission Approves $75M Fleet Safety Upgrades for O-Train LRT System

Infrastructure

CA Aug 18, 2026

Ottawa Transit Commission Approves $75M Fleet Safety Upgrades for O-Train LRT System

The Ottawa Transit Commission authorizes a $75 million technical retrofit package for the Confederation Line light rail transit fleet, implementing permanent axle-bearing redesigns and cold-weather track switch heaters.

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