Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, a segment of O-Train Line 2 will be temporarily replaced by R2 bus service. These service adjustments are required for work on components of two rail switches. This work will help reduce noise levels for nearby residents when trains pass over the switches.

Good evening, if you are a Line 2/4 DROs or work at Albion Yard or the TOCC on Line 2/4, could you please reach out to me by DM? I'm looking to do a similar video of those lines but just want to re-confirm/validate a few details. Thank you.

Ever wonder how an O-Train actually enters service each day? youtu.be/svmRaGNK7Xs From leaving the Belfast maintenance and storage facility, to the handover between operators, and finally entering the mainline through the connector tunnel—there’s a lot more going on than you might expect.

New video tomorrow. Stay tuned on YouTube.railfans.ca.

ICYMI: Learn more about Mobilité Infra Québec and the current status of the Gatineau Tramway project, in our interview with CEO Renée Amilcar.

OC Transpo have published their official number of how many LRVs are presently available below the 100,000km threshold on the cartridge bearing assembly. That number is 25. For the first time, this does not match up with our tracking count of 22 trains for the last 7 days. Difference of -3 trains.

LRV1137 has rejoined the active fleet of O-Train Line 1, as of this morning. This brings us to 22 trains seen in the last 7 days. At present, they appear to be returning 1 train to service per week. However, should LRV1144 not be seen tomorrow, it will drop the 7 day count to 21 trains. (1/2)

The Alstom Citadis Spirit LRV at Lyon Station in Ottawa.

2/ On behalf of @railfans.ca, we’ve also submitted a detailed brief as part of this consultation. It reflects years of coverage and analysis of passenger rail in Canada, and outlines what we believe is needed to deliver this project successfully. Read it here: www.railfans.ca/news/brief-s...

Final week for Alto consultations! Feedback closes April 24. If you support high-speed rail in Canada, now’s the time to show up and make your voice heard. Every action counts. en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...

Renée Amilcar, CEO of Mobilité Infra Québec, discusses the agency's role in transforming Quebec's transit infrastructure, focusing on the Gatineau tramway project, project management strategies, and future transportation plans. youtu.be/doN16guDDmk

LRV1124 has rejoined the known worlds. Unique Trains Seen (last 7 days): 23 | (last 14 days): 23. 3 Trains have returned from long absence in the last 30 days. Full details : tracker.railfans.ca

Next week’s video… Discussing the new Mobilité Infra Québec and the Gatineau Tramway with CEO Renée Amilcar.

Metrolinx is sending some axles to Ottawa to help restore full O-Train Line 1 service. No doubt coming from the Finch West LRT that use the same trains. Important to note that the Toronto axles are T20 versions of the same axle used here. Same bearings. A minor modification to mitigate spline wear.

The REM's next branch, heading west to Anse-à-l'Orme is planned to open on Monday, May 18th! With 14km of new track, mostly elevated, it promises to revolutionize transit in the west of the island of Montreal, while providing amazing views of the surrounding area. Full details below.

Rail Fans Canada takes you trackside for an in-depth update on Ottawa’s expanding LRT system. In this April 2026 video, we show the latest progress on the O-Train Stage 2 West Extension, stretching from Tunney's Pasture Station to Algonquin in Nepean, and Moodie towards Kanata. youtu.be/RFIOMbTOFk8

LRV 1126 re-entered service last night, and served this morning's AM Peak Period. Welcome back! This brings us to 23 trains spotted in service in the last 7 days!

Rail Fans Canada has published its brief to ALTO’s public consultation. Our view is simple: Canada should build dedicated high-speed rail in the Québec–Toronto corridor, and do it right. www.railfans.ca/news/brief-s...

New speed improvements and transit priority are speeding up Toronto’s Line 5 Eglinton. I just did the end-to-end trip in 44.5 mins, down from 55 mins on opening day. - that’s ~19% faster - we had to wait for a few lights - opportunity to reduce times even more w/dynamic TSP

Rail Fans Canada takes you trackside for an in-depth update on the O-Train Stage 2 Eastern Extension. Get a close-up look at station design and layout, and what’s coming next as this vital light rail extension moves closer to completion. youtu.be/Hq_Ykn_S0LY

Please note, there will not be a new video releasing tomorrow (Monday). Aiming to have a new video for Tuesday/Wednesday this week. Thank you for your understanding.

Canadians support high-speed rail. A March 2026 survey from Abacus Data found 62% support for building it, versus 18% opposition. Even a survey commissioned by opponents still shows majority support. Read more: www.railfans.ca/article/cana...

BREAKING NEWS : Stage 2 East Opening Date and Start of Trial Running Revealed. After a chase, evading and escaping from the OC Senior Management SSPD, we finally have in our hands, details on when O-Train Stage 2 East will open, along with the start of Trial Running. youtube.com/shorts/GDF6r...

Interesting to Note: “21 trains available” has been the weekly message—but over the past 14 days, 22 unique trains have actually been seen in service, showing fleet rotation. Also notable: LRV 1130 returned this Monday after 2+ months out. Get the complete picture here: tracker.railfans.ca

This PM Peak, share your train or those you see while you commute home. It's quick and easy, just go to www.railfans.ca/traintracker...

Good news to share... LRV 1130 has rejoined the in-service fleet this morning. It has not been seen in service since at least January 22nd. Catch the latest details of the in-service fleet on our tracker.railfans.ca

FYI: There will be no new video this Monday. New videos will resume the following week.

Dazzle your living room TV with our live night scenes of the O-Train, as seen at Bayview and Cyrville Stations. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ9R... & www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0BH...

O-Train Line 1 is open for business. While there was some legitimate speculation and fear it might have closed as of tomorrow (Saturday), this will not be the case.

Rick Leary, formerly the CEO of the TTC in Toronto, as been selected as the new General Manager of Transit Services in Ottawa, effective today. Special thank you to Troy Charter for serving as Interim GM these past months.

Over the past 2 months, O-Train Line 1 has generally met its target of 15 trains in service during peak periods. However, over the past week, service levels have declined, with between 12-14 trains operating during AM and PM peaks. This reduction may impact frequency & overall capacity for riders.

Are they still testing trains in the East on the O-Trains Stage 2 extension? Yes they are!!! If you spot a train east of Blair, please share it on our tracker by visiting tracker.railfans.ca

Take a timelapse ride from Deux-Montagnes to Brossard and back on Montreal's Réseau Express Métropolitain, and the Alstom Metropolis rail vehicles. youtu.be/yrvFFVXZY8o

Exo Entrusts Transdev Canada Inc. with Rail Rolling Equipment Operation and Maintenance. Transdev Canada will be responsible for train operations, the maintenance of locomotives and passenger cars, as well as the upkeep of yards and maintenance centers. www.railfans.ca/news/exo-ent...

Good morning Ottawa!

ShuttleWagon Commander NXT527 (diesel mobile rail car mover) towing and recovering various O-Train Alstom Citadis Spirit LRVs along the mainline and through the yards. Very impressive machine and technology.

Full service restored on O-Train Line 1 from Tunney’s Pasture to Blair. 7 trains (regular service) in operation for this Sunday morning.

OC Transpo's latest update states that final work from St-Laurent to Blair will be completed overnight, and they expect full Line 1 service to restored for start of Sunday morning service at 8am.

Our sources have informed us that O-Train Line 1 service limits are being extended: Tunney's Pasture to St. Laurent (Track 2 - Westbound platform).

O-Train Transit Service During the Severe Weather Event Update

There seems to be a significant misinterpretation of a question I asked @octranspo.com today regarding winter operations on O-Train Line 1. My question was not about shutting down the line simply because bad weather is forecast. The question was about real-time operational decisions.

In this video, we take a look at the damage sustained today to the OCS at Blair station, as well as cover the recovery of LRV 1158 from near Lees and Hurdman, all the way back to the Belfast Yard MSF (Maintenance and Storage Facility). youtu.be/D1u2OSshE-Q

UPDATE- Shortly after the start of service this morning, Line 1 experienced two power issues near Tremblay and Blair stations and a short piece of the Overhead Catenary (OCS) was damaged and fell at Blair Station. Initial reports indicate that these issues resulted from Wednesday’s freezing rain.

Update: Due to a new issue with the Overhead Catenary (OCS) in the east end, O-Train Line 1 continues to run Tunney’s Pasture–uOttawa only. R1 buses operating Lyon–Blair. Crews cleared most ice overnight and are working to remove a stopped train near Lees as efforts continue to restore service.

O-Train Line 1 Transit Service During the Severe Weather Event Update from @octranspo.com. Service modified for the remainder of the evening to finish clearing ice on the OCS system and for final testing. Full service anticipated to resume tomorrow.

RTM has completed repairing the OCS between Hurdman and Lees stations. RTM is currently removing ice buildup from the OCS in the rail yard and in the east between Blair and uOttawa stations. This work is expected to continue throughout the afternoon and this evening. R1 Service continues Blair-Lyon.

Following yesterday's freezing rain weather event, we capture the recovery efforts to tow LRV 1166 from Lees Station, back to Belfast Yard for inspection and repairs. youtu.be/vDNLkwUD_3Y

Diesel powered Shuttle Wagon towing LRV1166, as part of recovery and repair operations following yesterday’s freezing rain.

This morning, O-Train Line 1 is operating from Tunney's to uOttawa only. R1 from Blair to Lyon. 6 LRVs in service and 2 spares (LRV1102 and LRV1163).