O-Train Line 1 Fleet Update: For fleet visibility over the last 7 days, 21 unique trains were observed, compared with 21 in the previous 7-day period. Visibility was stable week over week (no change). In fleet terms, visibility remained at 34.4% of all trains. (1/3)

Wondering what the status is of all the O-Train Line 1 LRVs? Our Train Tracker has the answers. Discover which ones are going out and their last reported sightings. New since yesterday, we received info on long duration absences, and those still under production. www.railfans.ca/traintracker...

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Ottawa’s O-Train Stage 2 East Extension has reached Substantial Completion, confirming the infrastructure is built, functional, and safe to operate. Maintenance now transfers to RTM as final testing, system updates, and finishing work continue ahead of a planned Q2 2026 opening.

O-Train Service Snapshot. So far today, tracker.railfans.ca has identified 15 different trains in operation. That represents 23.1% of the full fleet. Overall service delivery today is strong (15 or more unique trains seen today). Observed peak frequencies: AM peak: Westbound 03:41 / Eastbound 03:28

REM Update : As of March 6th, the next step of dynamic testing will start in preparation of the Anse-à-l'Orme branch. From Brossard, two destinations will be available, Direction A4 - Deux Montagnes and Direction Bois-Franc. Switch trains to continue if necessary. www.railfans.ca/news/nouveau...

UPDATES to our O-Train LRV Tracker. We continue to refine and adjust our system to provide the best possible insights. Our latest addition is a calculated AM & PM Peak Frequency indicator. Measured at Cyrville for Westbound and Bayview for Eastbound (as captured by our livestream cams for accuracy).

Troy Charter, Interm General Manager was quoted today by CTV saying they hope to make an announcement on this either today or tomorrow. Stay tuned.

STAGE 2 EAST UPDATE: Next week's Transit Commission Stage 2 report has been posted to the agenda. It states that "The most recent forecasted Substantial Completion date is March 4, 2026. There will then be a familiarization period for RTM staff and a tech brief prior to the start of Trial Running.

Great photo of the legendary Toronto CLRV Streetcars, back in 2013.

🚇 Did you know? The weekday afternoon peak transfer window has been extended to start at 3 pm instead of 6 pm. That means you’ll have a full 105 minutes to complete your trip with more flexibility than before. Details: www.octranspo.com/en/news/arti...

In support of the Gatineau tramway project, we speak with Maude Marquis-Bissonnette (Mayor of Gatineau), Patrick Robert-Meunier (Coalition for the Tramway), and Brian Nash (Trajectoire Québec), about the importance of the project, regional support, and the next steps ahead. youtu.be/_y19I3MbS4U

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🎼 Whether you're a singer, guitarist, or something alike, we want to hear from you! The OttMusic Selection Process for the upcoming O-Buskers program opens today. If you think you have what it takes, register now! www.octranspo.com/en...

OC Transpo says O-Train Line 1 is running every 3–4 mins at peak. 21 trains remain under the 100,000 km safety limit; availability may fluctuate due to maintenance. Talks with RTG focused on validating containment and monitoring systems, with independent TRA review. www.railfans.ca/news/oc-tran...

After news of the Gatineau Tramway being served an unknown future, today's news is that the funding to expand the STO Rapibus (BRT) has also been pulled. Election year or not, these only serve to increase costs and add unnecessary delays to critical infrastructure projects.

Mobilisation régionale en appui au projet de tramway de Gatineau. 🚊 Des représentants municipaux, économiques et communautaires réaffirment l’importance stratégique du tramway pour la région. Conférence complète ici : youtu.be/e1e8bAyTjlk

This morning, I spoke with Andrew Pinsent (on the Bill Carroll show), talking about our LRT Train Tracker, and the overall transit system. Also touched on buses and what @bettertransitottawa.ca is doing as well. Great discussion, I invite you to check it out: www.iheart.com/podcast/962-...

I will be talking to Andrew Pinsent this morning at 9:05am on the Bill Carroll show (580AM CFRA) about our Train Tracker and transit. Be sure to tune in by radio or online www.iheart.com/podcast/962-...

O-TRAIN STAGE 2 EAST UPDATE. We are starting to see trains circulating once again in the East as part of Testing. As a result, you can now submit trains spotted at one of the 5 new stations to Orleans. Happy train watching! tracker.railfans.ca

Great article today on the Ottawa Citizen featuring the RFC Train Tracker and @bettertransitottawa.ca's Bus Cancellation Tracker. Just goes to show that involved citizens can help make a difference, especially when backed by quantifiable data and facts. ottawacitizen.com/news/citizen...

This is Episode 1 of a new O-Train facts series, in which I go over 10 quick facts about Ottawa’s O-Train system. youtu.be/tpWy4TqNIsc From electric operation and top speeds to articulated train design and system layout, this is a fast overview of how the O-Train works across the entire network.

MEMO: O-Train Line 1 running every 3–4 mins at peak with 21 trains available; staff on hand and ready for coming snowfall. OC Transpo continues technical reviews, testing and root-cause work with RTG to restore full capacity. Lines 2 & 4 operating as normal. www.railfans.ca/news/oc-tran...

Big news out of #Gatineau today: Quebec has pulled tramway funding and ordered the end of the project office. The file is now being transferred to Mobilité Infra Québec — raising major questions about delays and cost increases. Details: youtu.be/01UbZ68u-WI

Rail Fans Canada takes you trackside for an in-depth update on Ottawa’s expanding LRT system. In this February 2026 video, we show the latest progress on the O-Train Stage 2 West Extension, stretching from Tunney's to Algonquin on Line 1 and Moodie on Line 3. youtu.be/KqxIrHkJpnQ

Do you live in one of the condo towers at Walkley Station? If so reach out, we would love to setup a livestream camera at that location. Thank you.

ICYMI: Catch up on the latest on O-Train East in our Snapshot Update video below. You'll then be in good shape for Part 2 where we head West... this coming Monday.

Stage 2 LRT - East Extension. Status and pathway to opening.

Transit Committee meets today at 9:30 AM for updates on O-Train and bus service. www.youtube.com/@ottcitycoun... It’s been nearly five months since the last official Stage 2 LRT update, and once again, there’s no Stage 2 item on the agenda — so another update may not be coming today.

🚆 Stage 2 East is coming fast! Rail Fans Canada’s latest February 2026 update covers Ottawa’s O-Train Eastern Extension (Blair ➝ Trim) with station progress, trackwork, and what’s next as trial running approaches. Watch here: youtu.be/OiBsfwM54FQ

Curious or didn’t make it out for the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown this frigid Sunday morning? Reece did a great job covering all you need to know, from the stations to the trains and the overall experience.

**O-Train Tracker Update:** LRV 1102 was spotted back in service multiple times today. LRV 1112 was also seen twice this morning. Total trains observed since Jan 22 is now 21. OC says **20** available, so one was likely swapped out for maintenance. Full details on tracker.railfans.ca

New Video coming Monday morning. We will be capturing the Stage 2 West extension this weekend. Beyond what we usually cover, are there any areas or points of interest you would like us to show? Please leave a comment below. Thank you.

OC Transpo says there are currently 20 LRVs available for service, with 39 out of service. Work continues to replace worn CBAs (two axles per day), while other maintenance needs are ongoing. OC Transpo believes 20 available trains is stable for now, hopes to reintroduce more ASAP, no timeline yet.

O‑Train LRV Tracker updates: • Cleaner, modernized dashboard + mobile‑friendly layout • Improved data quality: duplicate/rapid submissions filtered • “Returned” trains flagged after long absences • Last‑seen table enhanced (sorting, 30‑day in‑service days) • Overall logic for calculations improved

🚆 Spotted an O-Train Line 1 train? Log it! 👀 Help RailFans track which LRVs are running in real time. 📍 Takes 10 seconds: tracker.railfans.ca 🔥 Track it. Report it. Build the fleet map!

LRV 1118 is Back in Service! This appears to be the first train to return after most of the fleet was sidelined due to spalling on the cartridge bearing assemblies. Great job! Report your train rides and sightings on our Train Tracker: tracker.railfans.ca

Hey everyone, be sure to log the trains you ride and spot on our tracker. tracker.railfans.ca . The form has been simplified, you don't have to specify the station and direction or time if you don't want to. Only the train number is required to submit. Thank you.

🚆 Tonight at 7 PM on Zoom! Join RFC, @bettertransitottawa.ca, and Councillor @jleiper.bsky.social for a discussion on transit in Ottawa. We'll explore insights from our online data tools and examine the current transit dynamics and challenges in the city. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Ride the entire Ottawa O-Train system in one continuous front-cab POV timelapse — Line 1, Line 2, and Line 4 from end to end. If you’ve ever wondered what the full network looks like from the driver’s perspective, this is for you. youtu.be/pOYWdbAcVz0

Today, our O-Train Line 1 - LRV Tracker reports 16 trains in service, with a total of 15 trains serving both the AM and PM Peak periods today.

Riding the O-Train this morning or through the day, be sure to report your train number on our O-Train Tracker here: www.railfans.ca/traintracker...

We Visited the #Alto High-Speed Rail Open House : Here's What We Learned. Hear directly from the project spokespeople and get an inside look at Canada’s future high-speed rail initiative. youtu.be/Fk3IoDbMpTw

I'll pass on a hold-the-date. Thanks @railfans.ca and @bettertransitottawa.ca for talking transit data with me on February 2. Notez bien cette date. Merci à @railfans.ca et @bettertransitottawa.ca pour nos échanges sur les données de transport en commun le 2 février.

**O-Train Line 1 Service Update** 🚆 OC Transpo reports Line 1 ran single & double-car trains yesterday with no unsafe crowding. Today, trains run every 3–4 min at peak. Weekend service: every 10 min. Lines 2 & 4 operate normally. (1/2) forum.railfans.ca/topic/1182-o...

Sources indicate that Friday will see a target of 15 single trains operating on O-Train Line 1.

🚆 Track the O-Train fleet in real time! Curious which O-Train units are out on the line today? Our O-Train Train Tracker lets you see exactly which trains are operating and when they were last spotted — and you can help keep it up to date! 📍 www.railfans.ca/tracker #OTrain #Ottawa #OttawaTransit

MEMO: OC Transpo has identified a new issue on O-Train Line 1 involving cartridge bearing assemblies (CBAs), where “spalling” (metal flaking inside bearings) has been detected on some trains. As a result, trains with over 100,000 km on these parts are being pulled from service for replacement. (1/3)

The Cost of Waiting... Why ‘we’ll fix it later’ is one of the most expensive decisions we make in public infrastructure.

Winter transforms #Ottawa — familiar places take on a quiet, frozen beauty. This video captures O-Train Line 1 in winter, with trackside scenes of trains moving through snow, stations, and urban corridors. No narration, just natural train sounds, music, and atmosphere. youtu.be/SPpkdpD7X5s