O-Train
Rapid transit system in Ottawa, Ontario / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The O-Train is a light rail rapid transit system in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, operated by OC Transpo. The O-Train system has two lines, the electrically-operated Confederation Line (Line 1) and the diesel-operated Trillium Line (Line 2). Since May 2020, Stage 2 construction has temporarily shut down Line 2, with replacement bus service being offered at all stations. When Line 2 reopens in 2024, it will extend southward to Limebank station and incorporate five newly constructed stations, as well as an additional line (Line 4) linking Line 2 to Ottawa International Airport which will replace the current bus service from route 97.[2] By 2026, expansions along Line 1 and the construction of Line 3 stations in the west end are expected to be complete, bringing the system's length to 64.5 km (40.1 mi), four lines and 41 stations.[3] The O-Train network is fully grade separated and does not have any level crossings with roads.[4]
O-Train | |
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Overview | |
Owner | City of Ottawa |
Locale | Ottawa, Ontario |
Transit type | Light rail |
Number of lines | 2 (+2 under construction) |
Number of stations | 17 (+24 under construction) |
Daily ridership | 74,700 (Q4 2023) [1] |
Annual ridership | 19,451,800 (2023) [1] |
Operation | |
Began operation | October 15, 2001 (2001-10-15) |
Operator(s) | OC Transpo |
Character | At-grade, underground |
Technical | |
System length | 20.5 km (12.7 mi) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Average speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) (Trillium Line) |
Top speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |