Two new features of the Trillium line not shown here are the bridge near Brookfield (replacing the Elwood diamond level crossing) and the pedestrian bridge over the Rideau River between Carleton University and Vincent Massey Park.

Most of line 3 and line 4 are single track and honestly, that's shameful for G7 Capital.

It is a real shame that a perfectly working line was demolished to build a single tracked diesel line that will need to be rebuilt soon. Such a waste of money. This should have been double tracked and electrified. Hopefully the 97 will continue to provide single transfer to downtown (at Hurdman) since this line 4 and 2 train service will require 2 transfers and likely take much longer in travel time. The train to airport will be of use to people along line 2, and for those who live west of Bayview along line 1.

Are the Flirts built in USA out of existing production line with test components, or is it it like the Citadis Spirit, an Ottawa-specific model with Watson imposed specs that are impossible to achieve and different parts from other Citadis trams? I am told that Stadler is the one manufacturer willing to stand up to politicians to raise odds that they can delivery qualityt product on time.

Cool, wonder if they plan to electrify it in the future.

I will be happy when it opens and I can take my bike out to the edge of the city and head off from there. Buses are awkward for bikes...

Awesome video and awesome new system! What I see though is a lot of emptiness around it. Does the city also have a plan to densify around the stations?

Really enjoying this channel, and I live in NY.

Can't wait to check this place out!

I am waiting for the west end train stations to start

Platforms seem tiny given the amount of passengers expected at rush hour, including students. Also, there are plans for more residential buildings in the next few years. This will put additional strain on the tiny platforms. Poor foresight.

Years from now, we'll look back with startled wonder that we didn't install platform gates (or better yet, platform screen doors and enclosed, climate-controlled platforms!). Still, it's lovely to see things progressing. I remember talk about this waay back when I was a student at Carleton during the pilot phase of the O-Train in the early 2000s.

It is nice to see such progress happening. I was their train controller but left a few month ago for another opportunity - I must say that the train drivers and controllers are a fantastic group of individuals and I am sure this line will shine when they eventually open to the public. Their one issue is that will likely cause issues during a service disruption is that they use single track in many areas of the system which cripples your options if there is a stalled train there. The trains themselves are impressive, FLIRT are incredibly roomy and offer a super quiet ride. They are diesel-electric with the centre of the train having the 4 diesel engines, and the system allows that you can "swap" out the diesel engines and go full electric via installing a catenary system (PLEASE OTTAWA - DON'T!!!). But yeah. I really enjoyed my time working with them. Nice videos on the latest updates. If any of the staff are reading this - I miss you all :-)

These station locations look horrible - far far away from where pedestrians could reasonably walk to, no businesses nearby, no restaurants, no shopping. Just wow. My fav is Montreal station with an entrance under a highway bridge /s

I am a bit concerned that South Keys station will be freezing in the winter with cold winds whipping through the station. Are there any sheltered areas on the train platform?

Canada day opening to public would be awesome 👌

Nice

For those airport riders, take the elevators at Bayview instead of escalators, will make things easier and faster if you have luggage.

It's all very nice. But it's 2 years late. These trains should be auto pilot.

Cool. Any word on when we can use it?

Unless it's just the camera angle, the platforms seem narrow?

Will they be adding any artistic flair to these stations or they just gonna be concrete hellscapes?

Can still take the 97 (with no transfers) to downtown when the train stops running at night 👍

I thought they were going to have three tracks and two platforms... I guess this makes sense with the low frequencies.

Is there an explanation of why they decided to go with an interchange at Southbank versus just using the same type of train on the north-south line and continuing from the airport to Bayview?

Superb train! What is missing in this new is a map showing what is the rail line showing from where to where.

This is the content I needed.

Nice inside scoop! Live close to this line and have been very very patiently waiting for it to reopen (over 2 years later than origonal schedule). Really hope we at least see an August open. Im fairly confident this opening is going to go much much better than the line 1 opening and 1st year went.

Too bad they will never be able to keep it working. The worst designed system in Canada

Ces trains ont vraiment du style!

to bad oc transpo is the worst public transit in Canada source: I use almost everyday

i wonder if they will electricify the line

7:11 “OC Blue for seats” looks to me like Deutsche Bahn blue ;)

Sir John A. Macdonald Tunnel

Impressive project . Thank you for the update .

Hopefully there will be some transit oriented development surrounding the stations

Is it supposed to operate that slowly?

I have been working on this project. I've delivered and poured concrete to every single station and tunnel segment. I have personally delivered about 25,000 m³. Watching this project from start to finish is spectacular. I have a lot of photos of before and after. If the host of this channel would like some exclusive photos from interiors of tunnels, stations and construction sites, just respond to this message. I would love to share all of these photos instead of just keeping them on my phone to show friends from time to time. I also have some video clips.

What fuel do these trains use to propel themselves?

Stadler💪🏻