The O-Train is a light-rail transit (LRT) system in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada operated by OC Transpo consisting of three lines and 25 stations. Line 1 is a fully grade-separated electric light rail line and consists of 13 stations, 4 of which are underground. It runs east-west across the city, a distance of approximately 12.5 kilometres (8 mi) from Tunney's Pasture to Blair. Line 2 is a fully grade-separated diesel light rail line and consists of 11 stations. The present line runs north-south on a railway line, from Bayview to Limebank, a distance of approximately 19 kilometres (12 mi) and consists of 11 stations. It is isolated from road traffic, but shared with other trains; after operating hours the track has been infrequently used by Ottawa Central for freight service to the National Research Council. Line 4 is a diesel light rail transit branch line splitting from Line 2 at South Keys and runs south to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport, a distance of approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi).
Stage 2 will see the O-Train system expanded south, east, and west, with 24 new stations added to the existing lines.
| Line | Stations | Track | Ridership (Q4 2019 daily) |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 13 | 12.5 km (7.8 mi) | 159,000 |
| | 11 | 19 km (12 mi) | |
| | 3 | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Station | Line | Opened | Grade | Platforms | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunney's Pasture | | 2019 | Trench | Side | |
| Bayview | | 2019 | Elevated | Side | |
| | 2001 | Underpass | Side | ||
| Pimisi | | 2019 | Underpass | Centre | |
| Lyon | | 2019 | Underground | Side | |
| Parliament | | 2019 | Underground | Side | |
| Rideau | | 2019 | Underground | Side | |
| uOttawa | | 2019 | Surface | Side | None |
| Lees | | 2019 | Trench | Side | |
| Hurdman | | 2019 | Elevated | Side | |
| Tremblay | | 2019 | Trench | Side | |
| St-Laurent | | 2019 | Underground | Side | |
| Cyrville | | 2019 | Underpass | Centre | None |
| Blair | | 2019 | Surface | Centre | |
| Dow's Lake | | 2001 | Trench | Single | |
| Carleton | | 2001 | Surface | Side | |
| Mooney's Bay | | 2001 | Surface | Single | |
| Greenboro | | 2001 | Surface | Single | |
| Corso Italia | | 2025 | Trench | Side | |
| Walkley | | 2025 | Underpass | Single | |
| South Keys | | 2025 | Surface | Centre | |
| Uplands | | 2025 | Elevated | Side | None |
| Airport | | 2025 | Elevated | Single | |
| Leitrim | | 2025 | Elevated | Side | |
| Bowesville | | 2025 | Elevated | Side | |
| Limebank | | 2025 | Elevated | Side | |
Stage 2 is a planned extension to the O-Train network which will add an additional 16 stations to Line 1 and 3. [1]
| Station | Line | Opening | Grade | Platforms | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | | 2025 | Surface | Centre | |
| Place d'Orléans | | 2025 | Surface | Centre | |
| Convent Glen | | 2025 | Surface | Centre | |
| Jeanne d'Arc | | 2025 | Surface | Centre | |
| Montréal | | 2025 | Elevated | Centre | |
| Westboro | | 2027 | Trench | Side | |
| Kichi Zìbì | | 2027 | Trench | Side | None |
| Sherbourne | | 2027 | Underground | Centre | |
| New Orchard | | 2027 | Underground | Centre | |
| Lincoln Fields | | 2027 | Trench | Cross-platform interchange | |
| Iris | | 2027 | Surface | Side | |
| Algonquin | | 2027 | Underground | Centre | |
| Queensview | | 2027 | Trench | Side | |
| Pinecrest | | 2027 | Trench | Centre | |
| Bayshore | | 2027 | Surface | Side | |
| Moodie | | 2027 | Surface | Side | |
The city has also begun planning future expansions including an extension to Kanata and Barrhaven. The environmental assessment for the Kanata extension, which could see up to 8 stations added, was completed in April 2018. [2] A study to extend the line into Barrhaven is also underway with a preliminary alignment presented on October 30, 2019. [3] [4] On September 9, 2020, the selected alignment was presented for an online consultation. The updated alignment included the selection of an elevated guideway between Tallwood and Nepean Sportsplex station. [4]
| Extension | Station | Line | Grade | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanata [2] | March / Eagleson | | Surface | Centre |
| Kanata Town Centre | | Surface | Centre | |
| Terry Fox | | Surface | Side | |
| Didsbury | | Surface | Centre | |
| Campeau | | Elevated | Centre | |
| Palladium | | Elevated | Centre | |
| Maple Grove | | Elevated | Centre | |
| Hazeldean | | Elevated | Centre | |
| Barrhaven [4] | Tallwood | | Elevated | Side |
| Knoxdale | | Elevated | Side | |
| Nepean Sportsplex | | Elevated | Side | |
| Fallowfield | | Elevated | Centre | |
| Longfields | | Surface | Side | |
| Strandherd | | Underground | Centre | |
| Barrhaven Centre | | Underground | Centre |
As part of the Stage 2 extensions, accommodations are also being made for several future infill stations including three on Line 2 between Limebank and Bowesville, and three on the extended Line 1 and 3. [5] [6]