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...

My latest video for Rail Fans Canada! Exciting progress along the tracks of Stage 2 East in Ottawa. Hopefully we have some good news later this year regarding the timeline for this transformative project to open.

“Efficiencies” don’t balance the books: they erode services and trust in our governments, institutions and organizations. My first (!!!) op-ed in the Ottawa Citizen: Why respect for taxpayers must mean real investment in transit, housing, and climate resilience. ottawacitizen.com/opinion/taxp...

Canada doesn’t suffer from a lack of plans. It suffers from a lack of delivery. The new Major Projects Office is a step forward, but the real test is whether Canada can build the capacity to deliver. dbellerive.substack.com/p/the-time-t... #Infrastructure #Canada #Delivery

Toronto’s streetcars carry more riders every weekday than Ottawa + Edmonton’s rail systems combined. They’re not broken. They’re underpowered. Under-prioritized. The reasons? Not technical: political, spatial, social. Read: open.substack.com/pub/dbelleri... #Transit #Cities #Urbanism #Toronto

In case you missed it! We know how to build infrastructure that works, so why don’t we? dbellerive.substack.com/p/we-know-ho...

If we already know how to build better infrastructure — why don’t we? New post on the real barriers: not technical, but cultural, institutional, and human. dbellerive.substack.com/p/we-know-ho...

What’s the difference between a cancelled project and one that gets built? Sometimes, it’s who’s in charge. New essay on how institutions are reshaping how we build things in Canada, and what it might cost us. dbellerive.substack.com/p/whos-going... #infrastructure #Canada #governance #transit

People lined up to visit… a closed train station. Not because it was new. Because, for once, they were invited in. If we want people to care about public systems, we need to build toward inclusion, not just completion. New post: open.substack.com/pub/dbelleri... #infrastructure #transit

Excited to share the launch of my Substack and a first post! It’s about infrastructure, systems, and figuring out how to go from talking to doing. Do not hesitate to share your thoughts, I'd love to hear them. open.substack.com/pub/dbelleri... #Infrastructure #Transit #Delivery

ne manquez pas la nouvelle exposition éphémère à la station berri-uqam dans le couloir de l'accès d (de maisonneuve)! #stminfo don't miss out the opportunity to see the new temporary art exhibition at berri-uqam station (near the de maisonneuve entrance/exit)! #stminfo

Not to be THAT guy, but have they considered that capacity is only ONE factor? Like if I am gonna miss a train and wait 10 minutes for the next one, I might just walk instead. I’d also love to see what they consider “light”, “medium” and “high”. uOttawa Station during “off-peak” is a mess.

POV: your autofocus loves the snow. 🙃

My newest video for @railfans.ca is out now! Go check it out! Coast to Coast 2024: Exploring Canada’s Passenger Rail Projects and Progress As we wrap up 2024, Coast to Coast takes you on a journey through the progress of passenger rail projects across Canada. youtu.be/H9IFLQKyyis

I don’t think there is a better way to phrase it than that. Just. Build. The. Darn. Thing.

Coming soon(ish) to a @railfans.ca near you! This might be my favourite project to work on every year, and this time, it is a MASSIVE one! For reference, the 2023 and 2022 ones were 16 minutes each... *Placeholder thumbnail and title.

Believe it or not, but this fella is responsible for 95% of all fare evasion in Ottawa. Good thing he doesn't know how to read a schedule though, for now...

Exploring Lines 2 and 4 of the O-Train tonight! I ran into some people who shared their experiences so far, and I am very happy to report they are very positive! Comfortable ride, great trains, nice to have this corridor again! If you haven’t already, take the time to go check it out!

Attention all Rail Fans! We’re considering a limited run of Rail Fans Canada enamel pins, but we need your feedback to make it happen. Take the quick survey here: forms.gle/PsD7ikEBA5o7... Your input helps us create merch that you’ll love, so don’t miss out!

An O-Train kinda week! So happy to FINALLY be able to be onboard Line 2 and 4 after many years of waiting. The Stadler FLIRT are a massive upgrade for Ottawa’s North-South line. Smooth, comfortable, high capacity. Oh, and SCREENS.

The best sales pitch for the Steam Deck is trying a ROG Ally for 24 hours. The hardware is fine, Windows isn’t.

Thanks to your continued support and enjoyment of our content, today we celebrate 6000 subscribers on YouTube. Happy Holidays to all. YouTube.RailFans.ca

My latest video for Rail Fans Canada! Many thanks for OC Transpo for the opportunity to explore the new lines and share this video with you all! If you have any questions about O-Train Lines 2 and 4, do feel free to reach out!

Who's coming to Richmond tomorrow morning?!?!🤓 dailyhive.com/vancouver/sk...

Exploring O-Train Line 2: A Complete Ride from Limebank to Bayview Station. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvxb... In this non-stop video, we showcase the entire route, with commentary highlighting the train itself, each station, and key features along the way. #ottcity #ottawa

IT IS HAPPENING EVERYONE! And the early renders look VERY promising! 👀 www.railfans.ca/news/new-tra...

Read the memo and consult the slides from today's announcement regarding the opening of O-Train Line 2 and Line 4! www.railfans.ca/news/o-train...

It’s official: O-Train Lines 2 and 4 will open their doors on January 6 2025 ! 🚉 Get ready for smoother, smarter travel in Ottawa. More updates to come! 🚆 OTrain #TransitUpdate

Good morning everyone! Today might be an important day in Ottawa for Stage 2 South! www.youtube.com/live/HE5zNDK...

Good thing we will get rid of the cyclists though! /s

rem construction progress pictures from today #remmtl ✈️ yul-aéroport-montréal-trudeau

Goodbye New York City ✌️ Always a treat to check out your iconic terminals and ride Metro North.

Il n'y a aucune raison pour que les carrés d'arbres ne soient pas tous ainsi! 1-mieux pour la croissance/santé des arbres 2-plus de captation d'eau 3-moins cher en ciment 4-moins de GES émis par la production de ciment. Gagnant sur toute la ligne. Généralisons! (rue de Brébeuf, nord de Rachel).

« L’entretien du métro dans l’angle mort du gouvernement Legault ». Il y a 2 semaines, nous avons publié une note d'analyse sur le manque d'investissement pour l'entretien du métro. Son bon fonctionnement est essentiel à la vitalité de la métropole et du Québec. 1/ www.lapresse.ca/actualites/g...

Metrolinx is going to start putting up wires for GO trains soon… or so we’re told. Maybe even before Eglinton is finished 😉

Thanks to everyone who are choosing to join us over here!

Fait impressionnant : à la toute fin de sa saison régulière 2024 (avec des températures près de 0°C), l’achalandage de Bixi atteint des niveaux qui, il y a quelques années, n’étaient observés qu’aux pics de l’été ou du mois de septembre.

512 St Clair streetcars are finally back to using St Clair West station’s underground boarding area.

Here is the official update: - Fall 2025 targeted for opening of the two main branches - Work remaining in the tunnel through Winter 2025 - Network wide testing starting Spring 2025, ramp up in Summer 2025. www.cdpqinfra.com/en/news/pres...

If true, big oof. This also brings questions about the timeline for the commissioning of the airport branch, as well on the amount of integration testing required and its impacts on the rest of the line.

cdpq infra will hold a press conference to give an update on the #remmtl tomorrow morning

Bermuda’s buses and ferries are fascinating. Buses run every 15 minutes between St-Georges and Hamilton, and ferries connect the Royal Dockyard to Hamilton hourly. Most buses are electric! Quite a ride on those narrow roads!

Interesting turn of event. Will we end up seeing the documents that justify this, or is it just pressure on VIA as I speculated previously?

Discovering the O-Train's South Extension: An Immersive Ride from Bayview to Limebank. We take the controls of the Stadler FLIRT simulator and learn about the basic operations, scenarios, and controls of this train. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtSK...

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