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Leong: CTrains get shorter because politicians keep shorting transit

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Calgary transit ridership has recovered to pre-pandemic levels despite a resurgence in transit use.

CTrains have been shortened to two cars from three on Saturday, Sunday and stat holidays.

Reasons cited include cost savings linked to lower power usage, reduced maintenance and decreased wear and tear.

Extra trains will operate during events like Calgary Flames home games, Calgary Transit says.

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