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There will be times when the $2.1-billion LRT system isn’t working and transit customers will just have to deal with it.

They might be shocked to hear that, but, if there’s one thing city transportation boss John Manconi has tried to prepare city council members and the public for, it’s the (hopefully very low) prospect of arriving at an LRT station during the hours of operation and the trains aren’t running.

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The roughly 10-hour stoppage of the Confederation Line between Tunney’s Pasture and Hurdman stations on Wednesday, chalked up to a data transmission glitch in the tunnel that started at the same time a storm rolled through downtown, might make passengers wonder what would happen if trains suddenly stopped running when the LRT system is open to the public.

The public launch is scheduled for Sept. 14.

The list of reasons for a stoppage is likely endless, but some examples could include medical emergencies, police investigations or technical problems. The city doesn’t know for certain if severe weather could cause a stoppage.