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David Bellerive @dbellerive.ca · 27/09/2026

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Final day of Rail Safety Week, and an important one for me: I had the pleasure of partaking in today’s video about the importance of staying safe while enjoying, sharing, and talking about our railways! #RSW26 @railfans.ca

No Photo or Video Is Worth the Risk | David Bellerive, Rail Fans Canada

YouTube video by Operation Lifesaver Canada

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Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 23/09/2026

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. operationlifesaver.ca/resources/

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Resources - Operation Life Saver

At Operation Lifesaver, it’s our goal to educate Canadians about the hazards surrounding railway property and trains. To do this, we produce a range of educational material that provides the informati...

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 23/09/2026

There has been no official confirmation of a schedule change from OC Transpo, which was still publicly targeting early October as recently as this month. We’ll continue to monitor the situation and update you as more information becomes available. (2/2)

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 23/09/2026

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. (1/2)

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Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 22/09/2026

Why does O-Train Line 2 run every 12 minutes — and what would it take to make it faster? www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iV9...

O-Train Line 2: Why Is It Stuck at 12 Minutes?

OC Transpo @octranspo.com · 18/09/2026

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You heard right! We did say "FREE" & there is going to be a lot to SEE 👀 OUR FREE TRANSIT WEEKEND is September 26 and 27! Double-car train service will be running all weekend 🚇 🔍 For a full list of events taking place, visit: www.octranspo.com/en...

Illustration of corkboard with images of residents and popular Ottawa landmarks. Text reads "[f]ree transit weekend. September 26 & 27, 2026".

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Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 18/09/2026

On September 26 between 10 am and 2 pm, @octranspo.com will be hosting an Open House at the future O-Train Line 1 Place d’Orléans Station. Customers can tour the new station and chat with our staff about the Line 1 East Extension.

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 15/09/2026

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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dLd...

24 Hours at Cyrville Station | O-Train Line 1 Timelapse

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 14/09/2026

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Today marks the 7 Year Anniversary of O-Train Line 1 (September 14, 2019). 12.5km long, 13 stations, and 34 initial light-rail vehicles, the line is expected to expand to Orleans in the coming months, and westbound in 2027-2028.

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 10/09/2026

Pre-Trial Running is planned to run for at least 1 week, then move into Trial Running for a minimum of 3 weeks. After this, another 1-2 weeks are required before it could open to passengers. These are all minimums and can last or be extended longer based on how things go.

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Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 10/09/2026

OC Transpo is hopeful of starting Pre-Trial Running on the O-Train East Extension in early October. Based on information shared today at the transit committee.we can extrapolate that the likely earliest possible opening would be around mid-November. No opening date has been confirmed yet.

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Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 08/09/2026

I did see a pretty fast moving black and yellow striped snake on the path just before arriving walking back to Pimisi. Wasn’t expecting that.

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 08/09/2026

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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=23ZL...

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Ottawa's Trees, Green Space & Cityscape | O-Train Line 1 in Summer

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 08/09/2026

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A quick Train Tracker update: as of September 12th, I’ll be ending my twice-daily manual camera updates. The tracker itself isn’t going anywhere — public submissions will continue, and I’ll still submit reports when I ride. Thanks to everyone who’s helped keep it going! tracker.railfans.ca

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Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 06/09/2026

Stay tuned for Tuesday's video... this time for Line 1! Be sure to catch our Line 2 Summer Scenery video here: youtu.be/IsW0KeD1m0o

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 05/09/2026

Starting September 12, the regular twice-daily manual camera updates will end. The Train Tracker will remain active, with data continuing to be added through public submissions. Thanks to everyone who has contributed reports and helped keep the tracker going! Please keep those reports coming!

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Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 05/09/2026

O-Train Line 1 Fleet Update: Over the last 7 days, 51 trains were reported in service. 55 trains were reported as least once over the last 30 days. tracker.railfans.ca/index.php This week saw 30 trains operate each peak period, making 15 coupled trains, providing a peak frequency every 4 minutes.

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O-Train Line 1 - LRV Train Tracker

Live Ottawa O-Train Line 1 LRV tracker with recent sightings, last in-service locations, 30-day trends, and daily service snapshot.

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 03/09/2026

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 02/09/2026

Quick update: For the next while, videos will likely be released about every 2 weeks. If opportunities come up for videos between releases—or there’s important news, developments or milestones to share—I’ll post those too! Thanks for continuing to support the channel! youtube.railfans.ca

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The Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSR) are due to the ongoing issues with the cartridge bearing assemblies and axles. Once the permanent fix/redesign is in place they should end, however no timeline on that at this time. Recent info sessions suggest they might be lifted much sooner though.

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August 2026 (the present). The trip in 2019 was on average 4min40sec quicker end to end. Average speed was 38.9km/h compared to today's 33.7km/h.

Doing some comparisons between the service delivered in September 2019 (Initial launch of O-Train Line 1) to the present. 2019 Station Dwell times were on average 28 sec, compared to now at 37 sec (as long as 53 sec). Stats below are for September 17, 2019. (The next post beneath is August 2026).

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Full details as always on tracker.railfans.ca

O-Train Line 1 Fleet Update: Over the last 7 days, 50 unique trains were observed, equal to 80.6% of the full tracked fleet on record. Over the last 30 days, 55 unique trains were observed. Trains seen in service averaged 12.2 days each. 1 trains returned to service this week after a long absence.

I'm planning on entering the 2019 launch timings for reference once i find my old videos, for comparison.

It might seem very low but if we look at the Montreal Metro which is stated to have an average speed of 40kph, it is not far off. And our 34kph average is with the multitude of temporary speed restrictions that do add several minutes to the overall trip... otherwise we would likely be on par.

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These are average speeds of a segment, not the maximum speed. For example, this is calculated based on time from start to stop of movement between stations, against the distance between. Time includes acceleration, cruising, deceleration and braking, so there is a whole curve of speeds experienced.

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There wouldn’t be a comparison there would be too many differences and factors. Hoping to add the 2019 runtimes to it soon as a comparison from what it was at opening launch to what it is now.

This data is currently being formed by 3 ride recordings only, so it will likely stabilize and smooth out a bit over time.

This is still very much a work in progress. Currently, St-Laurent → Tremblay is the longest observed segment at 2:47. The shortest is Lyon → Parliament at 0:50. Results are based on approved recordings and may change as more data is added.

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 27/08/2026

**NEW** O-Train Line 1 - Trip Time Dashboard This dashboard presents end-to-end trip times, station-to-station travel times, dwell times, estimated speeds when station distances are available, and the number of approved runs behind each result. tracker.railfans.ca/ride_dashboa...

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Riding End-to-End on O-Train Line 1? (Blair to Tunney's or the reverse)... we would like you help to test our latest data tracking development. tracker.railfans.ca/ride_recorde... Record arrival and departure times to chart station travel-time and dwell-time. How-To Instructions on the page!

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Timed Train Run

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Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 25/08/2026

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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsW0...

Ottawa's Fields, Forests & Rivers | O-Train Line 2 in Summer

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 24/08/2026

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#3 was taken from said grade separation shown in #1. Thanks for your vote!

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 24/08/2026

Trying something new for our next video. Which thumbnail would you be most inclined to click? 1, 2 or 3?

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Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 21/08/2026

In the last 30 days, trains seen in service averaged 12.5 days each. Full details at tracker.railfans.ca

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 21/08/2026

O-Train Update: Over the last 7 days, 47 unique trains were observed, equal to 75.8% of the full tracked fleet on record. Over the last 30 days, 56 unique trains were observed. 8 trains have not been seen for 15 or more days, and 0 trains returned to service these last 2 weeks after long absences.

City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 21/08/2026

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As schools, workplaces and activities return to regular schedules, roads and transit are expected to get busier across #OttCity. At today’s Fall Mobility Update, staff shared what residents can expect this fall, including transit improvements and tools to help you plan ahead: bit.ly/4g96dHk

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Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 18/08/2026

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

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10 Quick Facts About Ottawa’s O-Train | Episode 2

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 15/08/2026

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**Final Update** Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) has successfully completed repairs to the damaged components of the OCS and conducted final inspections. For customers, this means that all Line 1 stations and platforms from St-Laurent to Blair are now open. FULL SERVICE HAS RESUMED.

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Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 14/08/2026

Repair work between St-Laurent and Cyrville stations will continue following the afternoon peak period. Once the work is done, the OCS will be inspected before service resumes at all platforms. It's anticipated that service at all stations will be restored on Saturday. Updates to come...

Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 14/08/2026

Update: O-Train Line 1 Operations Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) has started repairs to components of the overhead catenary system (OCS) between St-Laurent and Cyrville Stations. However, additional components were found to be damaged, and more time is required to safely complete this work.

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I believe today's incident was located between St-Laurent and Cyrville. This was not a snap or break of the OCS wire, but from what I could see, part of the support of the wire at a single location. Definitely less serious than past incidents but to be addressed all the same.

4/4 A Trial Running schedule has not yet been announced. OC Transpo says it is working with RTG and East-West Connectors to determine one. Before Trial Running begins, trains will eventually operate between Tunney's Pasture and Trim — though passengers will still have to get off at Blair.

3/4 Meanwhile, final readiness activities are ramping up on the East Extension. Expect to see an increasing number of out-of-service trains operating between Blair and Trim as crews exercise the system, identify issues and work to improve reliability ahead of Pre-Trial and Trial Running.

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2/4 OC Transpo says it is on target to have enough vehicles equipped by the end of August. The Smart Bugs provide near real-time monitoring of the cartridge bearing assemblies, and OC Transpo says the system, combined with existing safety measures, is helping make more trains available for service.

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1/4 🚈 O-Train East Extension update: OC Transpo says work is continuing to prepare the extension between Blair and Trim for Pre-Trial and Trial Running. A key milestone: 80% of the Line 1 fleet required for Trial Running is now equipped with the Smart Bugs condition monitoring system.

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Repairs are scheduled to begin around 8 p.m. Tonight, Line 1 will operate between Tunney’s Pasture and Tremblay, with R1 buses between Hurdman and Blair. Repairs are expected to be completed overnight, with regular service resuming Friday morning.

Once the stopped train is removed, westbound train service between St-Laurent and Blair is expected to resume this afternoon. Passengers in either direction will need to transfer at St-Laurent. R1 and a St-Laurent–Cyrville shuttle will continue.