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Rail Fans Canada takes you trackside for an in-depth update on Ottawa’s expanding LRT system. In this October 2026 video, we show the latest progress on the O-Train Stage 2 West Extension, stretching from Tunney's Pasture Station to Algonquin & Moodie.
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Join us for a full walkthrough tour of Ottawa’s brand-new Place d'Orleans O-Train Station, part of the highly anticipated Stage 2 LRT East Extension! This video was filmed during the Open House, a first look at the completed station before its opening.
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MEMO: Update on O-Train East. Hitachi, a train-control software sub-contractor to EWC, detected issues with its safety-critical software, that require update and reprogramming. The forecast for Pre-Trial Running to start has shifted from Oct to Nov.
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Join us for a full walkthrough tour of Ottawa’s brand-new Place d'Orleans O-Train Station, part of the highly anticipated Stage 2 LRT East Extension! This video was filmed during the Open House, offering the public a first look at the completed station.
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There will always be another train. Make sure you’re there to see it. This #RSW26, railfans and creators: stay off railway tracks and property, use designated crossings, and never take a risk for the shot. @oplifesaver
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O-Train Stage 2 East update:
We’re hearing from multiple reliable sources that the planned start of pre-trial running in early October may have been pushed back, with activity now expected to begin in November.
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Why does O-Train Line 2 run every 12 minutes — and what would it take to make it faster?
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A full day at Cyrville Station, captured by the Rail Fans Canada camera and condensed into just 12 minutes. Watch the O-Train come and go as the station changes from the early morning hours through the daytime, evening and overnight.
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There's more green along O-Train Line 1 than you might expect! Our latest video takes a scenic look at Line 1 in summer, from leafy stretches and green spaces to glimpses of Ottawa's cityscape.
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Take a scenic look at Ottawa in the summer as O-Train Line 2 travels through fields, forests, wetlands and along the rivers on the city's central and southern edges.
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10 Quick Facts About Ottawa’s O-Train | Episode 2. From track operations and top speeds to power system design and signalling systems, this is a fast overview of how the O-Train works across the entire network. youtu.be/ER95SlJhhyw
Rail Fans Canada takes you trackside for an in-depth update on #Ottawa’s expanding LRT system. In this video, we show the latest progress on the O-Train Stage 2 West Extension. We also take a look at some of the damage from the Canada Day rain storm.
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ICMYI: Last week, we captured the first O-Train LRV to head out from Tunney's Pasture all the way to Algonquin Station. Watch our video of this milestone trip!
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History made on Ottawa's O-Train Stage 2 West! 🚆
On August 4, LRV 1117 became the first train to travel from Kichi Zibi to Algonquin Station, marking a major milestone as testing expands westward.
Watch the historic first journey! ⬇️
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History made on Ottawa's O-Train Stage 2 West! 🚆
On August 4, LRV 1117 became the first train to travel from Kichi Zibi to Algonquin Station, marking a major milestone as testing expands westward.
Watch the historic first journey! ⬇️
youtube.com/watch?v=q4RzIRRY…
#Ottawa
Rideau Station is the busiest station on Ottawa's O-Train network and serves as the gateway to many of the city's most iconic attractions. In this video, we explore the station itself before taking a walking tour of the surrounding area.
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After our recent video explaining why Ottawa's Stage 2 East extension isn't open yet, many of you left excellent questions in the comments. In this follow-up, we answer some of the most common ones while also taking a look at the latest progress.
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Why Stage 2 East Isn't Open Yet: The Story Behind the Delay.
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If you've been wondering why the extension still isn't carrying passengers despite looking complete, this video explains where the project stands today and what needs to happen next.
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