Share this Story : Explainer: Beware the bogie man — What you need to know about LRT wheels Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Explainer: Beware the bogie man — What you need to know about LRT wheels A report about efforts to find long-term solutions to wheel-related problems is to be delivered this week to a special joint meeting of the City of Ottawa's transit commission and the LRT sub-committee. Author of the article: Blair Crawford Published May 28, 2024 • Last updated 45 minutes ago • 4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account.
A damaged wheel and axle assembly on the LRT train that derailed near Tremblay Station in September 2021. Photo by Errol McGihon / Postmedia Article content It’s been nearly three years since a faulty wheel caused the derailment of a Confederation Line train just outside Tunney’s Pasture Station, but a permanent fix to the problem remains frustratingly elusive. Greasing the track, grinding the rails, reducing speed limits on curves, even installing extra pins to better secure train wheels are among the short-term fixes being used by Rideau Transit Group to ease stresses on each train’s cartridge bearing assembly (CBA), a crucial component of the wheels.
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