Exploring the Progress of O-Train Stage 2 South: Weekend Testing and Stations Snapshots in Ottawa
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- Опубліковано 6 тра 2024
- As we approach the opening of the upgraded and modernized Trillium Line and Airport Spur (officially known as Line 2 and Line 4 of Ottawa's O-Train Network), impressive progress can be seen throughout the alignment as testing now occurs throughout the day, as well as significant progress on the stations. Join us as we have a look at all the stations and observe testing activities along the entire alignment.
Stage 2 South is a significant expansion project of Ottawa's O-Train network. The first of the Stage 2 extensions to open, it focuses on extending the O-Train Trillium Line further south, adding approximately 8 kilometres of new tracks and eight new stations to the O-Train network (Limebank, Bowesville, Leitrim, South Keys, Airport, Uplands, Walkley and Corso Italia). This line will also introduce new rolling stock (Stadler FLIRT Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit), upgraded signalling and additional double-tracking to improve operations. Once opened, trains will travel from Bayview to Limebank every 12 minutes with an Airport Shuttle between South Keys and Airport Station.
As of the publishing of this video, some works remain to complete the stations and their finishes, systems certification, as well as the training of operators. Line 2 and 4 are currently expected to open during the Summer of 2024.
The project aims to enhance connectivity and accessibility for residents and visitors in the southern areas of Ottawa. It will provide efficient and reliable transit options for commuters, reducing travel times and congestion on the roads as well as offer additional options for residents of the growing south-end communities.
All footage shown in this video was shot on May 5, 2024.
Video by @DavidBellerive.
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Hope to see more footage of the East and West Extensions for Lines 1 and 3 soon. There has been a huge amount of progress on both. The Sneak Peeks are really cool as well. I hope to see you and fellow Rail Fans and UA-camrs for Lines 2 and 4 Launch Day!!!
Hello Eric. We will be there for the openings that’s guaranteed. Stay tuned for East and West extension videos. Granted there won’t be any trains moving but the progress is equally exciting. We also have a recent video in which we visited the Western tunnel.
That's beautiful!! Can't wait to ride it!
Looks really nice. Can’t wait to ride it.
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.
Huh makes me think of London’s Overground.💖
Some great shots here, thanks for the update! Can't wait to go for a ride on opening day 😊
We are very much looking forward to it too! -David
1:41 there are CP Rail style Snowplow Flanger Signs. Wasnt expecting to see that on a new transit line.
cant wait to ride it
Just Saw Progress on Line 1... Rail lines are being put between Moodie and Bay shore and Progress looks good on the West End.
Progress through the city has been impressive on all three parts of Stage 2 LRT! We hope to have opportunities to cover and showcase more of the progress in the East and West over the coming months. -David
Are they simultaneously adding track between tunneys and Westboro? Or just from Moodie for now?
There has been reports of track work happening between Tunney's and Westboro, however I would not be able to confirm if it includes the rails themselves. -David
@RailFansCanada I can confirm that Tracks are going in all over the alignment. The Plinths are being installed in the Pinecrest Trench with Rails and Ties seen at Pinecrest Station and in the Guideway towards Bayshore Station. Lots of Tracks being welded and strung between Lincoln Fields and Algonquin Station as well. I see that area daily going to work and back.
@@husseinomran1021I can see they are starting to work on the track.
Excellemt video.Greetings from Poland. 👍
I can't wait for it to open, My rural butt will 15-20min from a station! Game changer.
What part of Ottawa do you live in?
@@husseinomran1021 The part with cornfields, but the Riverside South stations are reasonably close.
Great vid thanks!
Glad you enjoyed!
Ces trains ont vraiment du style!
En effet! Nous avons bien hâte de pouvoir faire un tour lors de l’entrée en service!
Perfect song for the delays
Good deep house !
Cool, wonder if they plan to electrify it in the future.
Great
Is it just me, or are the trains running quite slow? I've been seeing them at Carleton all the time, they always take ages to pull in and out of the station
It’s always difficult to convey speed in video, but they have some pace! Some stretches will operate faster than shown during this testing phase as operators are being trained and introduced to line operations. -David
Line 1 trains are still mostly slow too. Too bad we didn't get it right from the beginning with the right trains
@@spinladen1774the north south was right from the beginning, the east west with the overhead wires was and is a disaster.
I thought the slowness is the issue with the wheels? Too much friction with the orginal design?
@spinladen1774 the issue with the wheels is on Line 1 ( Blair to Tunneys) this is a separate line and is not affected by this issue. Lines 2/4 are vastly different and the same issues should not be experienced here as the technology is different and a lot of it was previously in service since the O-Train first opened in 2001 so it’s quite proven.
Scooter ninja at 7:06!
I wonder if theyll eventually extend it to barrhaven and connect it with line 1 there too
While a right of way exists west of Limebank, the latest TMP currently suggests a BRT. However, the TMP is currently under review and we could see changes on the proposed rapid transit projects and routes. -David
As long as there is a vibrant flow or buses it won't be necessary.. But that's a big IF
From what I see the stations are almost complete. Just some works on the parking lot.
Pretty much, yes! Landscaping, park and ride, few finishes missing at some stations, but we are closer than we were at this time last year, that's for sure!
I was expecting to see cantenary or a third rail. Are they DMUs?
Yes they are Diesel Electric Multiple Units. However, if the line was to be electrified, the Stadler FLIRT could be converted with the replacement of the Powerpack module (middle of the train) with OCS or third rail equipment.
Thanks for the video, nice to see the diesel electric.
The tunnel under Dow's Lake makes it difficult to run catenary wires on the Trillium line.
Stadler💪🏻
I just saw the timelapse about this line and honestly it bugs me that some stations has only one platform and others two, I think those with one platform should have been central platforms.... just my opinion
Hello! It can't hurt to include some info in the title, thumbnail and video about what area of Canada your video is recorded to make it more accessible for people living in other parts of Canada. Cheers from Nova Scotia.
Thanks for reaching out. The description indicates it is the O-Train in Ottawa and that detail has now been added to the title as well for clarity.
Is there line 4?
Yes! Opens with Line 2
Line 2 will run from Bayview to Limebank, Line 4 will be a "shuttle" between South Keys and the Airport with a stop at Uplands. You can also see the alignment and track layout on our interactive map! map.railfans.ca - David
As others have posted it's a spur line from South Keys Station to the Airport
When is it going to open ?
As of this video, no official date has been confirmed, however the latest estimates are for Summer 2024. We hope to have more information sooner than later! -David
I can expect late summer.
POV: When the extension opens before Toronto’s Eglinton line 🤣
Probably after Canada day and blues fest and school out for the summer? Otherwise, lines 2&4 may not be able to handle all that initially?
By September. In theory it could be in about two months, operator training wraps up around now and there is essentially only landscaping or sidewalk/parking lot work to finish. But that would be a very hopeful guess
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.
Hi Jesse. Thanks for reaching out and wanting to share your pics. You can reach out to us at media@railfans.ca. Thanks again. -Shane
What fuel do these trains use to propel themselves?
Diesel
The Stadler FLIRT has a Diesel powerpack in the middle, which generates electricity for the electric traction motors. The older Alstom Coradia LINT has Diesel engines that directly drive the wheels.
Is it supposed to operate that slowly?
It is doing various test scenarios and simulations, therefore not always running at what would be normal speed when it will be open to the public.
New timelines,?
The next official update is scheduled on May 31st, so we should have a better idea then. But our own estimates from what we can see ourselves is mid-July (with fingers crossed).
Diesel?
Diesel Electric!
How much freight on this line?
It's for light rail only. No freight will be on these lines.
Since it is still considered an active railway, freight trains can go on certain sections of tracks (particularly from Walkley Yard to the NRC and north of this) should deliveries by rail be necessary. They are relatively infrequent however. Typically, those passages are coordinated not to interfere with regular operations of the line, either outside of operating hours, or a planned service gap.
The new sections of track south of the NRC were not built to accommodate freight traffic, and as such won't see freight trains. -David
Thank you David, hopefully you can also share us some footage of those freight runs!@RailFansCanada
This should have been electrified then extended south to Kempville.
Diesel is better
@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835 No, this is just wrong. But to keep upfront costs down, you can use DEMU's. These can later be converted to electric EMU's. EMU operations are better then diesel operations in EVERY aspect.
It's what 2 years behind schedule?....why cant ottawa do anything right?