⚠️Reminder: O-Train Line 1 will not run between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations for the full day this weekend, Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5. Full Line 1 service will resume on Monday, October 6. 1/4

Exciting news for OC Transpo! Oliver Monahan joins as AGM of Transit Services on Oct 14. With 25+ yrs leading transit globally—including London Underground & Arriva—he’ll drive innovation, reliability, and improved service.

O-Train Line 1 will not run between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations all day on October 4 and 5. The Line will be closed for regular planned maintenance. R1 bus service will operate instead. https://bit.ly/3Ktms4B

Announced today, Montreal’s REM will be opening its Deux-Montagnes branch this November. The following two branches, Anse-à-l’Orme next Spring 2026, and to the Airport in Fall 2027.

Announced today, Montreal’s REM will be opening its Deux-Montqgnes branch this November. The following two branches, Anse-à-l’Orme next Spring 2026, and to the Airport in Fall 2027.

O-Train Line 1 service adjustments during the period of September 26 to October 2

Ribbon cuttings make headlines. But delivery doesn’t end there. Hospitals, transit lines, campuses: what matters is whether they work, year after year. New piece on why Canada must fund operations as seriously as construction: dbellerive.substack.com/p/delivery-d...

In this video, we cover the Canadian Urban Transit Association’s call for long-term federal investment in transit and highlight what underfunding looks like on the ground in Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto. youtu.be/UKvP_-Br8Iw

PREMIERING MONDAY In this video, I cover the Canadian Urban Transit Association’s call for long-term federal investment in transit and highlight what underfunding looks like on the ground in Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto. youtu.be/UKvP_-Br8Iw

A very special thank you to David Jones of the media relations team at @octranspo.com for having been a big supporter to Rail Fans Canada and in making our special behind the scenes and site tour videos a reality. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours. Thank you David.

🚏📱New pilot alert! We’re testing Bus Stop Transit Information Screens at four stops across Ottawa for the next year. These screens will show real-time bus info to help you plan on the go. Give them a try and let us know what you think! Details: www.octranspo.com/en... 1/2

If you are curious with regards to the O-Train Line 1 Temporary Speed Restrictions, Alex made this map to show where they are, the normal track speed, and the currently reduced speed, in both directions. Well done Alex!

Update on Stage 2 Performance Test. The purpose of this email is to share that the performance tests conducted on the Line 1 East Extension over the weekend were successful and positive progress continues to be made as part of the ongoing integration, testing and commissioning work.

On September 13, 2025, OC Transpo and the East-West Connectors consortium carried out the first full performance test of the Stage 2 East Ext. Captured here is exclusive footage of the test, including trains passing through the stations and along the 174. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG-U...

Clarification on the O-Train Stage 2 East testing this weekend. We have received confirmation that the train testing was only occurring today (Saturday). There will be no trains testing tomorrow (Sunday). Work will be done on the St Laurent Tunnel, as previously announced in the Aug 28 memo.

O-Train Stage 2 East intensive testing is taking place this weekend. Stay tuned for videos on our YouTube channel of this milestone achievement. YouTube.railfans.ca

Reminder: O-Train Line 1 will not run between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations for the full day this weekend, Saturday September 13 and Sunday, September 14 due to East Extension work. Full Line 1 service will resume on Monday, September 15. 1/3

From today's official update on Stage 2 East, here is the Pathway to Passenger Service (Opening).

Transit Committee today is receiving an official update on the O-Train's Stage 2 East and West ext. If you would like to see more visuals of the stations and progress, be sure to check out our latest installments of Tracking the Progress: EAST- youtu.be/FdWm9VCsEqI and WEST- youtu.be/HsIKGXAMmPw

The names are now set for the Montreal Metro’s Blue Line extension. Check them out below!

O-Train Line 5 (Tanger Outlets) minirail station in service today.

The video release schedule will drop to every two weeks or so, as time constraints start to become an issue again, and producing a new video per week will become very challenging. The aim is to try to do something around every 2 weeks or so, but no promises on timing. Thank you for your support.

🚇You might see some action on the future O-Train West extension! Trains are being tested between the Maintenance & Storage Facility in the west and Pinecrest station. This is an important milestone toward completing the final Stage 2 O-Train extensions. Check it out👇

Go trackside for an in-depth update on #Ottawa ’s expanding LRT system. In this August 2025 video, we cover the latest construction progress on the O-Train Stage 2 West Extension, stretching from Tunney's Pasture Station to Algonquin (on Line 1) and Moodie (on Line 3). youtu.be/HsIKGXAMmPw

Food Basics located directly next door to Lyon Station is open. What a great opportunity to serve the downtown community and offer commuters a quick option for groceries on their rides home. It definitely gets the stamp of approval from Rail Fans!

As budget discussions ramp up, with talk of higher transit fares and further network optimisations, let’s look at 7 easy wins OC Transpo could make that would quickly improve the rider experience.

Upcoming service adjustments for maintenance and Stage 2 East integration testing. This will happen on September 13-14, 26-27, 29, and October 2, 4-5. #ottawa

The city does not have a budget problem. It has a priorities problem. And it targets the wrong people to fix it. A must read by @dbellerive.ca.

Our latest monthly installment of Tracking the Progress: Ottawa's O-Train Stage 2 Eastern Extension, has hit the rails! Come discover the latest progress on the new stations between Blair and Trim, and see some train testing in action. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdWm...

Aug 24, 1990: VIA Rail accepts the first car rebuilt under the Head End Power Program (HEP) at CN's Pointe Saint Charles shops. The federal government had killed VIA's plans to replace its stainless steel fleet with new bi-level cars like Amtrak's Superliners. 1/3

Our latest monthly installment of Tracking the Progress: Ottawa's O-Train Stage 2 Eastern Extension... premieres Monday morning at 9am. youtu.be/FdWm9VCsEqI

ICYMI: Our latest video takes a look at 7 Easy Wins... changes that OC Transpo could make today that would quickly improve the rider experience on the O-Train.

Feedback like this reminds me why I make these videos—out of passion for transit, to share knowledge, and because I want people to enjoy a system that truly works. Thank you for your support!

VIA recently has received delivery of its last new Venture trainset. This shot is a throwback to when VIA received its first Venture trainset. 🚂 VIA2200 / 🛤 VIA MMC / 📆 2021-09-29 / #VIARail

Ottawa’s O-Train is essential for thousands of riders every day — but it could be so much better. In this video, we look at 7 easy wins OC Transpo could make right now that would quickly improve the rider experience. #ottawa www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_8Q...

Canada, Ontario & Toronto are moving forward with a single-source contract with Alstom for 70 new Toronto TTC Line 2 subway trains— supporting Canadian jobs and ensuring reliable service for riders. Deal includes strong Canadian content requirements, fair-price checks, and options for future trains.

Scarborough transit and environmental advocates are pushing for the decommissioned Line 3 corridor to be turned into a linear park similar to one in Detroit. #Scarborough nowtoronto.com/news/detroit...

Statement | LeBreton Flats Major Events Centre The National Capital Commission (NCC) and Capital Sports Development Inc. (CSDI) are pleased to announce they have signed the agreement of purchase and sale for land parcels at LeBreton Flats. #ottnews @senators.bsky.social

What’s the best O-Train station in Ottawa? We’re about to find out! We started with all 25 currently open O-Train stations and put them head-to-head in a fan-voted bracket to determine the ultimate favourite. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEwu...

The start of the tunnelling for Montreal Metro's Blue Line extension!

Toronto’s Streetcars Are Great. We Just Don’t Treat Them Like It. No other Canadian city has a streetcar network like this. So why do we treat it like an afterthought? dbellerive.substack.com/p/torontos-s.... Post by @davidbellerive.bsky.social

A new video is rolling into the station this Monday. Be sure to subscribe so you catch it as soon as it drops. youtube.railfans.ca

Ottawa's Stage 2 LRT is expanding O-Train service further West from Tunney's Pasture to Algonquin Station (Baseline). With plenty of questions surrounding what's next for the O-Train, we take a look at the proposed Stage 3 Extension into Barrhaven. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMFh...

Coming on Monday... to a YouTube channel near you!

ICYMI: Explore the route and station locations of the proposed Kanata O-Train Extension in our latest video.

construction update of the second deepest transit station in north america. édouard-montpetit rem station is due to open in fall 2025. #remmtl #montreal

With plenty of questions surrounding what's next for the O-Train, we take a look at the proposed Stage 3 Extension into Kanata. From the planned routing, to the stations and locations, this is your full look at the currently proposed Line 3 expansion. youtu.be/jiOJCViey1k

Integration Testing continued today on the O-Train's Eastern Extension to Orleans. Trains were circulating between Blair and Trim Stations at reduced speeds and frequencies. Very exciting to see the train pass over into the 174 highway median and stations. youtu.be/fc9WlWc3CpQ

ICYMI: Trains were spotted running to Orléans on Saturday during East Extension testing! 🚊 You might still catch some today until 5pm. They're not at full speed and service is limited, so expect some gaps between sightings. #OttLRT #Stage2LRT

The O-Trains Eastern extension to Orleans is nearing completion, and some final major milestones are now being reached. In this video, we captured some of the train testing that took place over the weekend of July 26-27, 2025, as part of the integration testing. youtu.be/f4qPBVnDE-4