Snapshot of Blair Station - January 10, 2019

Blair Station, as seen from the Gloucester Centre.
An LRV stopped during testing at Blair Station. Below, the bus service platforms.
This portion of the station is all brand new, except for one part that remains from the original Transitway structure. Keep reading to find out what it is.
Yes! The concrete overhead walkway was retained, and repurposed to serve the O-Train.
Looking down towards the platform level. Notice the stairs and escalator that lead to the lower level, providing access to the bus platforms.
An LRV stopped inside the station.
The end of the line... for now. By 2022 it will continue to Orleans and terminate at Trim Road.
A view of the local and eastbound bus platforms.
Blair Station, the eastern terminus of the Confederation Line... until 2022.
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Snapshot of Cyrville Station - January 10, 2019

The main entrance of Cyrville Station.
The station lantern and fare vending machines.
The elevators and the fare gates. As this is a central platform station, the elevators are positioned together rather than on separate sides of the platforms.
Stairs leading up from the pathway that runs beside the station.
Looking down towards the platforms, specifically the eastbound side.
The station makes use of very clean lines in its design and glass work.
The second entrance, located across the street on Cyrville.
This entrance has stairs and elevator access. The fare gates are found immediately after reaching the lower level.
The station hours are posted by the entrance.
Looking down towards the track and guideway towards St-Laurent Station.
Looking at the rear of the station.
One of the Traction Power Sub-Stations (TPSS), located at the edge of the station perimeter. This provides the necessary voltage and current to the overhead catenary wire to power the trains.
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Snapshot of St-Laurent Station - January 10, 2019

St-Laurent Station, upper level bus service.
The bus platforms.
Exterior entrance into the actual station building.
Interior entrance from the lower level of St-Laurent Shopping Centre.
Escalator and stairs down towards the westbound platforms.
Directional signage indicating next stops when traveling westbound.
Overhead walkway to reach the eastbound platforms.
Looking down towards the tracks and platforms.
With an Alstom Citadis Spirit LRV arriving during testing.
The opposite side overhead walkway to the eastbound platforms.
And one of the elevators offering service to the platform level.
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Snapshot of Tremblay Station - January 10, 2019

Tremblay Station, as seen from the VIA Rail train station ring road. You can see how the shape and orientation of the glass entrance helps identify its location, even from a distance.
The station entrance is only a 2 minute walk from the VIA Rail train station's entrance.
The entrance, fare vending machines and fare gates.
This is the only entrance and exit for Tremblay Station.
Looking down towards the tracks. You can see the very end of one of the platforms.
The platforms and concourse station levels.
The south side of the station.
The opposite end of the platforms, that extend outward from the station.
And the tracks heading towards Hurdman, first passing over Riverside Drive.
Looking back at the station from the opposite side.
The sun rises above Tremblay Station.
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Snapshot of Hurdman Station - January 10, 2019

Panoramic shot of the expansive Hurdman Station.
As the station area is considered a fare-paid zone, there are no fare gates through the entrances visible in this shot. This facilitates transfers to and from bus transit.
Through this entrance you will find the fare gates, for use by commuters of the area. The multifunction pathway can also be reached by passing through to the other side.
The public art swooping through the main entrance of Hurdman Station.
To the right of the main entrance is a car drop off and pick up loop, a new feature of Hurdman. (Also sometimes known as a Kiss and Go).
Looking inside the station, you can see the stairs and escalators, that will bring passengers up to the elevated platform level.
Looking up towards the platforms.
Elevators are positioned to both sides of the platforms, to give access to the bus loop below.
Stairs leading up to the westbound platform.
And the stairs leading up to the eastbound platform.
Notice the very geometric glass paneling for the stairs.
Looks even more eye catching in person. Very nice!
Looking at the elevated tracks and guideway from the bus loop.
The station in the near distance.
And the tracks heading towards Lees Station.
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Snapshot of Lees Station - January 10, 2019

The entrance of Lees Station.
Interestingly, the station lantern has the logo but the station name LEES has been removed, sometime since our last visit.
Fare vending machines and station entrance.
Side angle shot.
Looking into the station and the platforms from the rear.
The glass panels integrate the public art of the station.
The multifunction pathway runs behind the glass panel wall.
The pathway continues towards uOttawa Station and beyond.
Looking at the station from the Lees Avenue overpass. The multifunction pathway is to the right.
The elevator cages flank both sides of the tracks and platforms.
The track and guideway leading from Hurdman to Lees Station.
And in the opposite direction to cross the Rideau River and reach Hurdman Station.
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Snapshot of uOttawa Station - January 9, 2019

uOttawa station entrance from the University of Ottawa campus.
Fare vending machines.
The main entrance in the underpass.
Elevators and stairs located to both sides of the entrance.
The pedestrian underpass.
Westbound platform entrance, accessed from the campus.
The platforms.
Note the power cabling feeding the overhead catenary system that powers the trains.
At the eastern end of the station, stairs that descend, to cross between platforms.
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Snapshot of Rideau Station - January 9, 2019

Entrance at corner of Sussex and Rideau.
Station entrance to the left, Rideau Centre entrance to the right.
A peek through the doors, you can see the escalators.
And the stairs.
The interior entrance to the station from Rideau Centre, in between Farm Boy and Shoppers Drug Mart.
The Rideau Station sign on the floor, waiting to be installed.
And the elevators from within Rideau Centre, located next to EBX (EB Games) and across from Tim Hortons.
Looking up Rideau Street towards Wellington.
And towards King Edward. You can see the other station entrance under the blue glass building (ScotiaBank). Unfortunately, no additional photos at this time as work vehicles blocked the view from up close.
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Snapshot of Parliament Station - January 9, 2019

Entrance building to Parliament Station, integrated into the Sun Life Financial Centre.
Looking inside the entrance building. The doors at the far end allow access to the SLFC atrium.
Stairs and escalators down into the station.
The elevator access to the station, located at the corner of O'Connor and Queen.
Another entrance, integrated into 155 Queen Street, corner of O'Connor and Queen.
The O-Train station marker standing proud in front of the World Exchange Plaza.
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Snapshot of Lyon Station - January 9, 2019

Entrance from Lyon and Queen.
Inside, you can see the elevators.
And the escalator (stairs underneath scaffolding).
The elevators.
Entrance from Place de Ville's Podium Building.
The entrance doors seen from inside.
The stairs and escalator.
And the elevators.
The interior entrance to Lyon Station from the underground concourse of Place de Ville.
The escalators seen in the above picture meet up at the far end of this photo.
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Snapshot of Pimisi Station - January 9, 2019

The main Pimisi Station entrance, located on the western side of Booth Street.
Elevator down to the multifunction pathway below.
Looking west towards Bayview Station. You can see a tunnel entrance, that connects the pathway from one side of the station to the other.
The second entrance of Pimisi, this time on the eastern side of Booth Street.
The platforms.
The tiling and glass panels look extremely nice.
The platforms. Notice the yellow posts, designed to block off the space that is present between two coupled trains.
Fare vending machines, boarded off.
Main entrance.
Second entrance on opposite side of Booth Street.
Guideway towards downtown and Lyon Station.
The downtown tunnel towards Lyon Station.
Pimisi (eel) public art. Always sparkling and shining at every visit.
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Snapshot of Bayview Station - January 9, 2019

Bayview Station entrance from the Scott Street overpass
Looking down towards the Line 2 Trillium platform.
The Line 2 Trillium platform runs perpendicular and underneath the Line 1 Confederation platforms and guideway.
The multifunction pathway crossing underneath the station.
Confederation line platforms above.
Stairs coming from the Albert Street overpass.
The cages of the elevators.
Public art installation.
The lower entrance to Bayview Station, from a multifunction pathway that runs near the Trillium line.
You can see the same entrance, but this time from the opposite side.
Elevators and escalators link this platform level to the Confederation Line above.
The pathway that connects to the lower entrance, pictured in the images above.
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Snapshot of Tunney's Pasture Station - January 9, 2019

Tunney's Pasture station, as seen from the Holland Crossing complex across the street.
Plenty of bike locking posts.
Wood perimetre fencing.
Likely to be an emergency exit door, currently open to allow access to the station until it officially opens.
The guideway and platforms.
The westbound platform, currently the terminus of the line.
And the eastbound, towards Blair.
The station seen from inside the Fair Paid zone, allowing seamless transfers to bus.
Looking towards the platforms from Holland.
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Snapshot of Bayview Station - November 18, 2018

Bayview Station and one of its entrances off of Albert Street overpass.
The multi-use pathway underpass and stairs leading to the station.
The Confederation Line passes above, while the existing Trillium Line will pass below.
The new platform for the Trillium Line, integrated into the station, to provide seemless transfers between both lines.
Looking at one of the ends of the Confederation Line platforms.
Bayview O-Train Station marker.
The multi-use pathway passing through underneath the station. There will also be an entrance into the station from this pathway.
Public art installed outside the station.
The end of the Trillium line, marked by the track stop buffer in yellow.
The new Trillium Line platforms.
The entrance from the multi-use pathway pictured earlier.
And some of the elevators linking the Trillium Line to the Confederation Line.
Another public art installation, similar to the one installed on the opposite side of the station.
The elevated track and guideway of the Confederation Line.
The Alstom Coradia LINT train, serving the Trillium Line at Bayview Station.
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Snapshot of Pimisi Station - November 18, 2018

Pimisi Station, main entrance on the west side of Booth Street.
The public art, Pimisi (Eel in Algonquin). Stunning to see in person as the reflection and sunlight sparkle.
The main entrance roof line, with security cameras extending down.
The rounded metal segments, used to form the elevator mesh cages.
The station name lantern being assembled.
A view of the stairs and elevator.
The multi-use pathway underpass, with a station name lantern positioned to the side.
Looking down to the platforms and the track. Bayview Station seen in the distance.
The side facade of the station will allow in plenty of natural sunlight.
Now looking at the second entrance to Pimisi Station, this time on the east side of Booth Street.
Beyond the station, the west portal of the downtown tunnel.
The tracks heading to the west portal.
A close up of the west portal, the end-point of the 2.5km underground tunnel that passes below the downtown core.
One of the elevators, and the ticket vending machines.
The ticket vending machines, powered up but not yet in service.
Looking down at the base of one of the elevators.
One final look at Pimisi, with the O-Train station marker standing nearby.
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* Snapshot of Cyrville and Blair Stations - November 10, 2018

Cyrville Station 

The main entrance of Cyrville Station.
The accent lighting along the underside of the roof awning. I keep saying it but it really does look sharp, especially at night.
Fare gates installed and activated.
Looking down towards the eastbound platform.
Another angle of the main entrance with the O-Train station marker visible.
Stairs that head down towards the pathway that connects to the businesses off of Cyrville and Labelle, such as CANEX, among others.
The main entrance as seen from the opposite side of Cyrville (from the second entrance).
The second Cyrville Station entrance.
This entrance is located opposite the main entrance and is much smaller in size.
It only features stairs and an elevator, bringing passengers down to the fare gates located at platform level.
The elevator.
And the stairs, that head down to the fare gates and platform level.
The tracks heading westbound to the next station... St. Laurent. Notice the TPSS (Traction Power Sub-Station) in grey near the top right of the photo, which provides the necessary voltage and current to power the trains.
Looking back up Cyrville towards the two entrances of the station.

Blair Station 

Blair Station, as seen from the entrance of the Gloucester Centre. Two O-Train station markers are visible. The one in the background lists both Train and Bus, while the one in the Foreground lists only Train. An error perhaps?
The main entrance is located to the right (through the fenced off area).
The local bus platforms below and the Confederation Line above to the left
Bike racks for passengers.
The local bus platforms.
The current eastern end of the Confederation Line tracks. Notice the yellow track stop buffers.
The overhead signage indicates that this platform will also serve westbound service towards Tunney's Pasture. This will change to eastbound service in 2022 when the Confederation Line is extended to Orleans.
New meeting the Old Transitway structures.
The overhead walkway that connects to the pedestrian overpass crossing highway 174 as well as the other walkways towards the Gloucester Centre.
The elevators and fare gates (not visible)
The overhead walkway. Interestingly this structure was retained from the original Transitway station, with the red windows and canopy roof removed.
The platforms looking westbound.
And the end of the line, eastbound... until 2022.
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Snapshot of Blair Station - November 10, 2018

Blair Station, as seen from the entrance of the Gloucester Centre. Two O-Train station markers are visible. The one in the background lists both Train and Bus, while the one in the Foreground lists only Train. An error perhaps?
The main entrance is located to the right (through the fenced off area).
The local bus platforms below and the Confederation Line above to the left
Bike racks for passengers.
The local bus platforms.
The current eastern end of the Confederation Line tracks. Notice the yellow track stop buffers.
The overhead signage indicates that this platform will also serve westbound service towards Tunney's Pasture. This will change to eastbound service in 2022 when the Confederation Line is extended to Orleans.
New meeting the Old Transitway structures.
The overhead walkway that connects to the pedestrian overpass crossing highway 174 as well as the other walkways towards the Gloucester Centre.
The elevators and fare gates (not visible)
The overhead walkway. Interestingly this structure was retained from the original Transitway station, with the red windows and canopy roof removed.
The platforms looking westbound.
And the end of the line, eastbound... until 2022.
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Snapshot of Cyrville Station - November 10, 2018

The main entrance of Cyrville Station.
The accent lighting along the underside of the roof awning. I keep saying it but it really does look sharp, especially at night.
Fare gates installed and activated.
Looking down towards the eastbound platform.
Another angle of the main entrance with the O-Train station marker visible.
Stairs that head down towards the pathway that connects to the businesses off of Cyrville and Labelle, such as CANEX, among others.
The main entrance as seen from the opposite side of Cyrville (from the second entrance).
The second Cyrville Station entrance.
This entrance is located opposite the main entrance and is much smaller in size.
It only features stairs and an elevator, bringing passengers down to the fare gates located at platform level.
The elevator.
And the stairs, that head down to the fare gates and platform level.
The tracks heading westbound to the next station... St. Laurent. Notice the TPSS (Traction Power Sub-Station) in grey near the top right of the photo, which provides the necessary voltage and current to power the trains.
Looking back up Cyrville towards the two entrances of the station.
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Snapshot of Rideau Station - November 8, 2018

An entrance to Rideau Station at the corner of Rideau and William Streets.
The station entrance building appears to be nearing completion on the exterior. The landscaping surrounding it remains to be completed.
Looking up Rideau Street from William towards Sussex.
Looking down Rideau Street from Sussex towards William Street. The integrated entrance with Rideau Centre is located immediately to the right of the image (not visible).
The integrated entrance at the corner of Rideau and Sussex. This entrance features the longest escalators in public transit use across Canada.
This is believed to be the mid-entrance of Rideau Station Located just across from Tim Hortons and next to EBX in the Rideau Centre. This will provide elevator access to the station.
The interior entrance from Rideau Station to the Rideau Centre, located between Farm Boy and Shoppers Drug Mart on the First Floor.
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* Snapshot of Parliament and Lyon Stations - November 7, 2018

Parliament Station 

After several years of O'Connor Street operating with reduced lanes (mostly one single lane), it is now finally reopened to its full width.
Looking towards the O'Connor / Queen intersection and two of the Parliament Station entrances.
The integrated entrance in 155 Queen.
It was brought to my attention that the small O-Train Line 1 sign went up around rush hour. This photo is from Thursday morning.
And the elevator entrance located directly across the street.
This entrance features automatic sliding doors, with elevators positioned to the left and right when you enter.
The integrated entrance of the Sun Life Financial Centre, approaching completion.
Same entrance but inside the SLFC building atrium. Currently being used as a staging area and material storage but otherwise completed.
Looking down Queen Street from O'Connor towards Metcalfe. The street has been repaved and the street scape is almost completed.
This small section is all that remains to be done.
Looking down Queen from Bank towards O'Connor. This is essentially the only real section of Queen Street with large work still ongoing, but should be done by end of month latest if not sooner.

  Lyon Station

Integrated entrance to Lyon Station in the Podium Building. Notice the sleek entrance canopy above.
The Lyon Station signage looks amazing when lit up at night. You can see the elevators to the rear of the shot.
Corner of the station entrance. The white frame is the station name lantern, to be installed shortly. Further to the right, the wood planks between the glass are for another station name lantern.
The standalone kiosk entrance for Lyon Station at the corner of Lyon and Queen Streets.
The exterior is nearly completed. All that remains is the station name lantern, again to be mounted in the white metal frame. The wood planks in the windows are to shield from view the interior and protect the glass from the inside. They are not a sign of work to be done.
Notice the small pot lights mounted on the glass canopy.
Lyon Station O-Train marker. Very eye catching, especially at night.
This photo was taken on November 6th, a day before the rest of this blog entry. The sunset was too nice to pass up.
And finally the integrated entrance of Lyon Station from within the Place de Ville underground concourse.
All it is missing is the station name above the doors.
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Snapshot of Parliament Station - November 7, 2018

Parliament Station 

After several years of O'Connor Street operating with reduced lanes (mostly one single lane), it is now finally reopened to its full width.
Looking towards the O'Connor / Queen intersection and two of the Parliament Station entrances.
The integrated entrance in 155 Queen.
It was brought to my attention that the small O-Train Line 1 sign went up around rush hour. This photo is from Thursday morning.
And the elevator entrance located directly across the street.
This entrance features automatic sliding doors, with elevators positioned to the left and right when you enter.
The integrated entrance of the Sun Life Financial Centre, approaching completion.
Same entrance but inside the SLFC building atrium. Currently being used as a staging area and material storage but otherwise completed.
Looking down Queen Street from O'Connor towards Metcalfe. The street has been repaved and the street scape is almost completed.
This small section is all that remains to be done.
Looking down Queen from Bank towards O'Connor. This is essentially the only real section of Queen Street with large work still ongoing, but should be done by end of month latest if not sooner.
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Snapshot of Lyon Station - November 7, 2018

  Lyon Station

Integrated entrance to Lyon Station in the Podium Building. Notice the sleek entrance canopy above.
The Lyon Station signage looks amazing when lit up at night. You can see the elevators to the rear of the shot.
Corner of the station entrance. The white frame is the station name lantern, to be installed shortly. Further to the right, the wood planks between the glass are for another station name lantern.
The standalone kiosk entrance for Lyon Station at the corner of Lyon and Queen Streets.
The exterior is nearly completed. All that remains is the station name lantern, again to be mounted in the white metal frame. The wood planks in the windows are to shield from view the interior and protect the glass from the inside. They are not a sign of work to be done.
Notice the small pot lights mounted on the glass canopy.
Lyon Station O-Train marker. Very eye catching, especially at night.
This photo was taken on November 6th, a day before the rest of this blog entry. The sunset was too nice to pass up.
And finally the integrated entrance of Lyon Station from within the Place de Ville underground concourse.
All it is missing is the station name above the doors.
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* Snapshot of Hurdman and Tremblay Stations - November 4, 2018

Hurdman Station

Panoramic view of the expansive Hurdman Station.
Looking left towards the bus loop.
To the middle towards the main entrance and the multi-use pathway.
And to the right towards the new Paratranspo stop and car drop off zone.
This area is a new feature to Hurdman station, allowing cars to enter for drop off and pickup.
The main station entrance to the left, and the multi-use pathway straight ahead.
The stairs, escalators and elevators of Hurdman Station.
One of the towering elevators.
The concourse of the station, from which the bus loop can be accessed towards the left.
Stairs connecting to the eastbound train platform.
Another view of one of the elevators.
Looking up towards the train platforms from the bus loop.
One of the bus loop shelters and a yellow emergency intercom.
Looking up towards the Confederation Line guideway, track and overhead cantenary.
The guideway heading towards the next station, Lees.
One final view of the station and the bus loop.

Tremblay Station 

Tremblay Station, just next to the VIA Rail sign.
The main entrance and the fare gates.
Two of the elevators towards the eastbound platforms.
Looking down towards the tracks.
And the platforms.
The tracks and guideway towards St. Laurent station.
And back towards Tremblay station.
The Tremblay Station O-Train marker.
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Snapshot of Tremblay Station - November 4, 2018

Tremblay Station, just next to the VIA Rail sign.
The main entrance and the fare gates.
Two of the elevators towards the eastbound platforms.
Looking down towards the tracks.
And the platforms.
The tracks and guideway towards St. Laurent station.
And back towards Tremblay station.
The Tremblay Station O-Train marker.
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Snapshot of Hurdman Station - November 4, 2018

Panoramic view of the expansive Hurdman Station.
Looking left towards the bus loop.
To the middle towards the main entrance and the multi-use pathway.
And to the right towards the new Paratranspo stop and car drop off zone.
This area is a new feature to Hurdman station, allowing cars to enter for drop off and pickup.
The main station entrance to the left, and the multi-use pathway straight ahead.
The stairs, escalators and elevators of Hurdman Station.
One of the towering elevators.
The concourse of the station, from which the bus loop can be accessed towards the left.
Stairs connecting to the eastbound train platform.
Another view of one of the elevators.
Looking up towards the train platforms from the bus loop.
One of the bus loop shelters and a yellow emergency intercom.
Looking up towards the Confederation Line guideway, track and overhead cantenary.
The guideway heading towards the next station, Lees.
One final view of the station and the bus loop.
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