OC Transpo begins simulating regular LRT service

OC Transpo started simulating regular light rail service on Thursday morning, another step in reopening the Confederation Line to passengers for the first time since September.

Customers may see trains travelling the entire track, stopping at stations and making announcements, OC Transpo tweeted.

There is no firm date for the line to reopen, but city officials say they are still aiming for a partial return to service within the first two weeks of November.

The light rail system has been shut down since a derailment on Sept. 19. The derailed train near Tremblay Station damaged the car, the track and the LRT infrastructure.

Trains began testing on the line last Wednesday.