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FLIRT trains

New trains

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The Stadler FLIRT trains are nearly doubling the capacity of Line 2, which runs from Bayview Station to Limebank Station.

This train model is used in 21 countries, from the Arctic Circle to Africa.

Seven trains in total will serve the line, with six running daily and one backup. The trains are 81.1 m long and can carry 420 passengers.

The trains were built in Stadler's Swiss factory and shipped to Ottawa for final checks. We’ve been testing trains along Line 2 since 2022.

Stadler FLIRT

Fast, light, and modern

The acronym FLIRT stands for Fast Light Innovative Regional Train.

The FLIRT runs approximately every 12 minutes on Line 2. Each train can carry 420 passengers. This modern train service will connect South Ottawa with the rest of the city.

Quick facts:

  • Accessible
  • Fast
  • Long—80 metres in length
  • Heated and air conditioned
  • Built for winter: Find these trains in Germany, Finland, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Belarus, Czechia, and Estonia
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Both trains have a maximum operational speed of 80 km/h.

FLIRT Train

LINT Train

While not technically new, the LINT Train operates on Line 4, connecting passengers from Line 2 at South Keys Station to the Airport Station.

Outside look

The Stadler FLIRTs feature the red-and-white exterior design seen on the Alstom Citadis Spirit trains.

The FLIRT trainset is made up of four cars and a central “Power Pack” unit.

Train cars are semi-permanently attached for optimal performance.

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Onboard experience

Get ready for a smooth ride! Here’s what you can expect onboard:

  • Seats for nearly 200 passengers
  • Up to 420 passengers at full capacity
  • Foldable armrests on most seats
  • Full LED lighting
  • Passenger information screens for upcoming stops
  • 16 doors (8 on each side) for quick level boarding
  • Space for mobility devices, bikes, and strollers

Built for accessibility

The trains feature low-level floors for easy access from station platforms. There are eight cooperative seating areas per train. Each section can comfortably accommodate two people using mobility devices.

  • Spacious interior for easy circulation
  • Wide doors and low-level floors for ease of access from station platforms
  • Larger accessibility seating areas (both ends of train)
  • Synchronized audio and visual passenger announcements
  • Bright yellow and easy-to-reach handholds and grab bars throughout
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Safety-focused design

Like the Alstom Citadis Spirit trains running on Line 1, the new Stadler FLIRT trains will have many safety features including:

  • CCTVs (security cameras) covering all passenger areas
  • Emergency braking system
  • Direct emergency intercom to the operator
  • New signal and train control system to manage trains along the line.
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New train yards for O‑Train extensions

New maintenance and storage facility was built to support the expanded O-Train network:

  • Albion Yard – Serving O-Train Lines 2 and 4

At this facility, technicians perform maintenance on the trains, infrastructure, and operating systems for the expanded service.

Albion Yard

Albion Yard – O-Train Lines 2 and 4