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It was mentioned on the discord chat but some are suspecting it is an error. Then again, the 2nd new platform at Bayview is being tagged as for emergency use only and not really seen as an active platform. So a crossover isn't really needed for Bayview but yes it would limit the use of the second platform at Corso Italia. It has to be a mistake. Why build Corso Italia with two platforms if only one sees regular usage. Plus they no doubt need the passing track of the station to maintain frequency...
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There still is a switch at the halfway point between Greenboro and South Keys for trains to transfer between. I was speculating earlier: I was thinking... despite the line not being double tracked, the airport train could continue to Bayview. It would make the switch after leaving the western platform at South Keys and head north, and cross over to the other track at the mid-point between South Keys and Greenboro. Obviously the passing tracks make it that the frequency would need to be carefully watched but the airport train could run right behind or as closely as possible to the
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Rail Fans - Feedback, Suggestions and Comments
Shane replied to Shane's topic in General Rail Fans Discussions
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Rail Fans - Feedback, Suggestions and Comments
Shane replied to Shane's topic in General Rail Fans Discussions
Hi. The photo of the week gets chosen from those in the forum photo gallery. photos submitted there are up to be featured each week. I encourage you to share your pics there :) -
Is the platform for Walkley slightly curved or the track before or after?
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It must be an error. Otherwise service may suffer or the stopover at South Keys will be very short for the Airport train. The original plan was for the airport train to arrive at South Keys, continue out to the pocket track, wait for the mainline to Limebank to pass through South Keys, then reverse back out to South Keys and depart towards the Airport. Now there is no pocket track or crossovers. So to service the Airport line, the train must stop at the western South Keys platform for both directions. Actually looking at it more, the western platform only serves t
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The NCC delivered a presentation on the western STO expansion, specifically the crossing and entry into Ottawa. They prefer the Wellington surface option however they also do support the Sparks tunnel. You can find the presentation attached below. Public Rapid Transit System Linking Gatineau West to Gatineau and Ottawa Downtowns - January 21, 2021 - Board of Directors 10.1-2021-P218-STO-presentation.pdf 2021-P218-STO-Gatineau-West-Ottawa.pdf
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Restoring bus service from earlier times
Shane replied to Ralph Raccoon's topic in Off-Topic Discussions
A simpler time back then. I would have loved to have experienced the Ottawa Streetcars back in the day. Still hopeful one day they make a return in some form, with 2 or so routes through downtown or the market. -
Westbound, to Tunney's Pasture. Direction Ouest, Tunney's Pasture.
Shane commented on Loud-Invero's gallery image in Artistic Photos
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Stage 2 - Trillium Line - Construction Updates
Shane replied to DavidBellerive's topic in O-Train Fans | Ottawa
2020 Year-end Review January 2021 The Stage 2 LRT team has made progress in 2020 building the O-Train East, West and South extensions that will add 44 km of new rail and 24 new stations to the Ottawa’s light-rail network. O-Train South Extension Significant progress was made in 2020 for the O-Train South Extension, one of three major extensions to Ottawa’s Stage 2 LRT system. Since the provincial government man -
Stage 2 - Confederation Line - Construction Updates
Shane replied to occheetos's topic in O-Train Fans | Ottawa
2020 Year-end Review January 2021 The Stage 2 LRT team has made progress in 2020 building the O-Train East, West and South extensions that will add 44 km of new rail and 24 new stations to the Ottawa’s light-rail network. O-Train South Extension Significant progress was made in 2020 for the O-Train South Extension, one of three major extensions to Ottawa’s Stage 2 LRT system. Since the provincial government man -
Ottawa-Gat Far-Future Fantasy Transit
Shane replied to Antoine's topic in Future Transit Discussions and Fan-Made Maps
Hi @Antoine. Very interesting ideas in your latest map. As there has been some issue surrounding related topics recently, I would ask if you can re-post the map without the City of Ottawa logo appearing. Thank you for your understanding. -
To view Snapshot Updates for the O-Train, taken during Stage 1 and Stage 2 from 2018-2021, please visit the O-Train Fans site here : https://www.railfans.ca/otrain/snapshot
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Rail Fans - Feedback, Suggestions and Comments
Shane replied to Shane's topic in General Rail Fans Discussions
Good afternoon and Happy New Year to all. Rail Fans (www.railfans.ca), more specifically O-Train Fans (https://www.railfans.ca/otrain/snapshot) has been taking Snapshot Updates (regular photo updates) of the various stations under construction of the O-Train. I am happy to announce that you can now share your Snapshots for the ongoing construction in Montreal (REM), Toronto (Crosstown and Finch West) as well as Vancouver (SkyTrain Broadway Subway). Both members of the Rail Fans forums as well as the public (guests) can submit without needing to register. Check it out: https://www.rai -
Stage 2 - Trillium Line - Construction Updates
Shane replied to DavidBellerive's topic in O-Train Fans | Ottawa
Trillium Line Trench Widening Notice of Construction December 2020 As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Trillium Line South Extension Project, work has begun to prepare the trench between Highway 417 and Beech Street for rock excavation. Due to Ministry of Transportation requirements to protect the 417 structures in the area, crews are not able to use controlled detonations to break up the rock. Instead, they will weaken the rock by drilling int