O-Train South

Meet your enhanced
O-Train South ride.

Line 2 | Line 4

Lines 2 and 4 will redefine your commute with fast, convenient connections across Ottawa. Launching on January 6, this extension serves 16 neighbourhoods and introduces 13 new and upgraded stations.

Enjoy modern, accessible stations with free bike parking, direct airport service, and enhanced neighbourhood connectivity.

Transfer easily at South Keys to reach the airport or continue downtown from Bayview Station on Line 1.

Starting January 6 with a Monday to Friday service, Lines 2& 4 will expand in 3 phases to a full seven-day schedule. To ensure a smooth transition, bus service will continue alongside the two lines.

Learn more about the launch transition

Landmark route map of the O-Train south extension

Highlights

Things to know about the O-Train South Extension

New FLIRT trains
Spacious trains with digital screens, high seating capacity, and smooth boarding.
Direct airport access
Lines 4 provides a quick, no-traffic route to Ottawa's YOW Airport.
More room for riders
Extended platforms and larger trains boost capacity by 60 percent.
13 New and upgraded stations
They're accessible, modern, have free parking, and platforms twice as long as before.
Station at the heart of Carleton
Convenient campus access with a new station right on the Carleton campus.
Connected pathways
Walk or bike to your station with ease. Multi-use paths link most stations, offering accessible routes for pedestrians and cyclists.
One fare gets you there
Seamless transfers from train to bus and back at no extra cost.
Safe and secure
These new lines have been tested to ensure service is as reliable as possible.
Ample parking spaces
With 1,800 Park & Ride spaces at Greenboro, Leitrim, and Bowesville, it’s easier to park and ride.
Ready for Ottawa’s weather
Trains have been proven their resilience in Ottawa’s weather.
Expanded maintenance hub
Albion Yard ensures trains are well-maintained and ready for service.

16 Km

New rail

New & updated stations

1800

Park & Ride spaces

12 min

Trains frequency

80 km/h

Trains top speed

O-Train south

Transfer stations

Lines 1 2 Connections

Map showing Bayview as the transfer station between O-Train Line 2 and Line 1

Bayview Station

Lines 2 4 Connections

Map showing South Keys as the transfer station between Line 2 and Line 4

South Keys Station

Your step-by-step guide

Effortless transfers at South Keys

Watch this short, engaging video to easily transfer between Line 2 and Line 4 at South Keys Station.

Line 2

Bayview – Limebank

About Line 2

Line 2 covers 19 km from Bayview to Limebank, passing through 16 neighbourhoods and reaching about 23,000 residents daily. Key stops include Carleton University, Little Italy, and Mooney's Bay, with a 36-minute ride from downtown to Riverside South.

With eight new stations, and larger trains, Line 2's capacity will see a boost. Passing tracks at South Keys and double-track sections south of Leitrim improve operational flow and efficiency.

All Line 2 stations

Service hours

Monday to Friday: 6 am — midnight

Saturday: 6:30 am — midnight (Service not available yet)

Sunday: 7:30 am — 11:30 pm (Service not available yet)

Parallel bus service will continue to run seven days a week.

Line 2 frequency

Monday to Friday: Approximately every 12 minutes

Parallel bus service

After the launch of Monday to Friday service, a parallel bus service will continue to run alongside Line 2.

Learn more about the Line 2 launch transition

Line 2 Line 2 routing

Explore the full Line 2 Route.

From Bayview to Limebank, see all stops along the way for a smoother, more informed travel experience.

A visual representation of Line 2 route map, illustrating the journey from Bayview to Limebank station — Line 2 route map from Bayview to Limebank station.
Click on the image to open the map in PDF.

Destinations

New places to discover

Carleton University

Carleton University Confederation Heights Little Italy South Keys Shopping Plaza Hunt Club Dow's Lake Mooney's Bay Riverside South

Photo gallery

Line 2 in pictures

Bayview Station

Corso Italia Station

Carleton Station

South Keys Station

Construction in progress at the southern section of Bayview Station, with the Downtown Line also visible in the image.

Bayview Station with Downtown Line

Pedestrian bridge next to Carleton University

Pedestrian bridge near Carleton University

Carleton Station

Limebank Station

Walkley Station

Inside view of the Albion Yard maintenance and storage facility

Albion Yard maintenance facility

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Line 4

Airport – South Keys

About Line 4

Introducing the newest addition to the O-Train network — Line 4.

New Line 4 bypasses city traffic, taking you to the airport. This new link will provide reliable and frequent service to a modern new station directly at the Departures level.

Line 4 connections with other lines in the network: