O-Train Line 1 running at reduced speeds between uOttawa and Lees stations due to snow accumulation

An O-Train on Line 1 travels along snowy tracks. (CTV News Ottawa)

The O-Train is moving a little slower between uOttawa and Lees stations this week following the recent heavy snowfall.

Riders have reported trains travelling slower than normal between the two stations, with reduced speeds for trains arriving and departing at uOttawa station.

OC Transpo tells CTV News Ottawa the operating speeds are “slightly lower” between Lees Station and uOttawa Station due to the recent snow accumulation. The transit service did not say how slow trains are moving between the two stations.

“Snow clearing in this area is expected to be completed by (Friday) which will allow trains to return to their regular operating speeds,” OC Transpo said.

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The nearly 70 centimetres of snow that fell in Ottawa between Feb. 12 and Feb. 17 caused several issues for OC Transpo, including reducing service between Tremblay and uOttawa stations on Feb. 13.

Transit Services general manager Renee Amilcar said the high accumulation and blowing snow made it difficult to keep the tracks clear in the area.

OC Transpo has regularly implemented reduced speeds on O-Train Line 1 during hot weather in the summer.