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Image - O-Train Lines 2 & 4 begin a phased opening on January 6, 2025
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O-Train Lines 2 & 4 begin a phased opening on January 6, 2025

Big changes are coming to Ottawa's transit system!

Here's what to expect:

  • Phased launch: Lines 2 & 4 will open in 3 phases, starting with weekday service for at least 2 weeks, then expanding in phases to seven days a week.
  • More stations & new connections: 11 new stations, plus access to Carleton University and Park & Ride spots.
  • Airport access: Direct train service to the Ottawa International Airport.
  • Increased capacity: Lines 2/4 trains carry up to 420/260 passengers, with larger platforms for easier boarding.

Plan your trip now with OC Transpo's Travel Planner!

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November 29 Light Rail Sub-Committee Update

On November 29, the Light Rail Sub-Committee (LRSC) received a progress report on the Stage 2 O-Train extensions. If you didn’t get a chance to tune in, The Next Stop Blog is here to bring you up to speed on what you missed.

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OC Explained: Lost and Found

Join the Next Stop Blog team to learn more about what happens when you leave something behind and the steps you should take to get your missing item back.

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November 25 Transit Commission Update

On November 25, the Transit Commission approved OC Transpo’s 2025 draft budget and we provided an update on our Para Transpo Talk series, the arrival of the  latest zero-emission bus (ZEB) and our 40th annual OC Transpo/Loblaw Holiday Food Drive.

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Image - OC Explained: Lines 2 & 4 Trial Running
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OC Explained: Lines 2 & 4 Trial Running

Learn more about trial running, what the different terminology means and what needs to happen between now and the launch of Line 2 and Line 4 to ensure the system is safe and reliable.

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October 10 Transit Commission Update

On October 10, we provided an update on our Zero Emission Buses, upcoming Line 1 maintenance and the New Ways to Bus campaign.

If you didn’t get a chance to tune in, The Next Stop Blog is here to bring you up to speed on what you missed.

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Image - Spotlight: Corkstown Yard Light Maintenance and Storage Facility
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Spotlight: Corkstown Yard Light Maintenance and Storage Facility

If you’ve travelled west on Highway 417 over the past few years, you have probably noticed the ongoing construction of a large complex to the north of the highway, just west of Moodie Drive. This site is home to the future Corkstown Yard Light Maintenance and Storage Facility (LMSF), an integral part of our future O-Train network.

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Image - September 12 Transit Commission Update
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September 12 Transit Commission Update

On September 12, we provided an update on our fall service plan, a fare compliance initiative, the ongoing work by Rideau Transit Group (RTG) on the vehicle axle bearing issues and a lot more.

If you didn’t get a chance to tune in, The Next Stop Blog is here to bring you up to speed on what you missed.

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Image - Your Future Journey: Plan your future trip with the New Ways to Bus Travel Planner
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Your Future Journey: Plan your future trip with the New Ways to Bus Travel Planner

Follow the simple steps below to learn how you can preview future trips in the new network.

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August 29 Light Rail Sub-Committee Recap

Last week, the City’s Light Rail Sub-Committee met to discuss the latest updates on the O-Train extension project. The Stage 2 LRT project has been making significant progress, meeting many milestones on all extensions in recent months.

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Your Future Journey: Bus Stop Signs

Join The Next Stop Blog to come behind the scenes to OC Transpo’s sign shop to see how we’re preparing for New Ways to Bus to print and where the installation of thousands of new bus signs starts.

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OC Explained: Major Events

Let’s look at a Redblacks football game as an example of how our teams prepare for major events in Ottawa and how we help get you there.

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