OC Transpo reported delays after issues at two stations.

The Confederation Line was slow going on Friday morning after a couple of issues caused significant delays.

On Twitter, commuters reported that the first train leaving Blair station just after 5 a.m. was stalled and then sent back to the station due to switching issues.

My mom was stuck on a stopped train that later reversed back to Blair and dropped passengers off to take a bus to St Laurent.



She's taking a bus home to get her car instead.



THIS. IS. NOT. ACCEPTABLE. ANYMORE. #ottnews #ottcity #ottLRT pic.twitter.com/4Y0p6gbOdH — Jaclyn 🇨🇦 (@jaclyn613) November 1, 2019

Update #2 05:55: Line 1 service continues at all stations. Technicians are working on problem with switch. Thank you for your patience. https://t.co/PowQwU1hPt — OC Transpo (@OC_Transpo) November 1, 2019

Several transit users were bused to St Laurent station to help avoid overcrowding at Blair station.

A short time later, OC Transpo tweeted about issues with the train doors at Lees Station.

Update #5 6:20: Service delays can be expected on Line 1 due to door fault at Lees station. Updates to follow. https://t.co/PowQwU1hPt — OC Transpo (@OC_Transpo) November 1, 2019

The issues caused long delays for all LRT users on Friday morning and prompted some tweets from councillors, Transit Commissioners and riders alike.

I was on that train trying 10mins ago to get to Via Rail. Had to call for a ride. Not good enough. https://t.co/6InOneirvO — Catherine McKenney (@cmckenney) November 1, 2019

This week has felt like Groundhog Day for Stittsville transit riders. A nightmare. We will get this fixed. — Glen Gower (@glengower) November 1, 2019

I honestly don’t even know what to say anymore. I’m sorry, OC Transpo customers - you deserve better. I promise that I, along with my colleagues on the Transit Commission, will do our best to ensure these issues DO NOT continue. https://t.co/2649uqrwoL — Sarah Gilbert (@sarahmeaghang) November 1, 2019

Why do we pay for a service that doesn’t work - even local buses are late, don’t know the routes - the bus should downtown to get people to work - what a waste of money — Jo (@Rider_Jojo) November 1, 2019

@AllanHubley_23 Maybe, just maybe, this is why the public has lost confidence? It’s not because of @sarahmeaghang! It’s time the mayor and council actually say SOMETHING about this disaster we’ve paid $2B for! — Shannon Trick (@Shannon_Trick) November 1, 2019

OC Transpo thanked riders for their patience.

Update 8 6:50: Line 1 service continues with over 20 minute delays. Thank you for your patience. Updates to follow. — OC Transpo (@OC_Transpo) November 1, 2019

Three hours after the first issue, OC Transpo announced that full service had resumed.

Final Update 8:40: Line 1 is operating full service between Tunney's Pasture and Blair. Delays are now over. Thank you for your patience and understanding. — OC Transpo (@OC_Transpo) November 1, 2019

The Trillium Line also had it's share of issues as well, thanks to a branch on the tracks.

O-Train Line 2 may experience slight delays due to tree branch on the tracks. https://t.co/smvsBPYzUl — OC Transpo (@OC_Transpo) November 1, 2019

Mayor Jim Watson took to Twitter to express his frustration with the system, vowing to get answers.

1/2 To say I am furious with the poor performance of our LRT system is an understatement. Both RTG and RTM will be held to account for the problems that have frustrated our very patient transit users. — Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) November 1, 2019

2/2 I'm meeting with the City’s senior leadership this morning and will provide the public later today with a plan to fix the system on a short and longer term basis. In the meantime, I apologize for the awful experience so many residents have experienced over the last few weeks. — Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) November 1, 2019

A special meeting of the Transit Commision will be held on November 6, which is expected to include a full update from Transit boss John Manconi.