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1/4 🚈 O-Train East Extension update: OC Transpo says work is continuing to prepare the extension between Blair and Trim for Pre-Trial and Trial Running. A key milestone: 80% of the Line 1 fleet required for Trial Running is now equipped with the Smart Bugs condition monitoring system.

2/4 OC Transpo says it is on target to have enough vehicles equipped by the end of August. The Smart Bugs provide near real-time monitoring of the cartridge bearing assemblies, and OC Transpo says the system, combined with existing safety measures, is helping make more trains available for service.

3/4 Meanwhile, final readiness activities are ramping up on the East Extension. Expect to see an increasing number of out-of-service trains operating between Blair and Trim as crews exercise the system, identify issues and work to improve reliability ahead of Pre-Trial and Trial Running.