Snapshot of St-Laurent Station - November 4, 2018

The O-Train Station marker for St. Laurent station, located on the upper level of the station's bus loop.
Heading down towards the concourse level, you can see the cross over walkways that connect the eastbound to the westbound platforms.
Each platform is served by two elevators. This elevator serves the concourse and the platform levels. The other elevator (not pictured), also serves the upper bus level.
Looking down towards the track and platform level below.
Retractable security gate to control access to the platform level and the fare gates (seen in the distance).
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* Snapshot of uOttawa and Lees Stations - November 4, 2018

uOttawa Station

The entrance stairs and multi-use pathway ramp to uOttawa Station and down to the tunnel linking to the Rideau Canal.
The soon to be iconic O-Train station marker is in place.
The tunnel crossing towards the Canal and the main entrance to the station.
The fare gates, after which heading left will guide you to the westbound platforms, and right to the eastbound.
Signage explaining the fare paid zone and proof of payment requirements. To the right is one of the elevators to reach the the eastbound platforms.
The O-Train station marker positioned just outside the station, adjacent to the Rideau Canal pathways and Colonel By Drive.
The tunnel.
The secondary entrance to uOttawa Station, directly serving the westbound platforms.
The elevators covered by the mesh wrap.
Looking down along the westbound platforms.
The sweeping lines of the station's roof. The integrated lighting strips accentuate the design when viewed at night.

Lees Station 

The entrance to Lees Station, along Lees Avenue. Notice the completed Station name lantern that will glow at night.
Looking down towards the station from the Lees Avenue overpass. The station entrance is placed by the top left of the image.
The main entrance to the station.
And the ticket and fare vending machines.
Behind the security gate are the fare gates, controlling access to the station.
Once passing through the gates, you will descend by the stairs or elevators to platform level.
The glass overhead canopies feature blue artwork.
The platforms of Lees Station. Notice the multi-use pathway located behind the far platform's glass wall.
Lees Station marker.
The tracks leading from Lees Station towards Hurdman (to the left).
Next Station, Hurdman. Prochaine station, Hurdman.
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Snapshot of Lees Station - November 4, 2018

The entrance to Lees Station, along Lees Avenue. Notice the completed Station name lantern that will glow at night.
Looking down towards the station from the Lees Avenue overpass. The station entrance is placed by the top left of the image.
The main entrance to the station.
And the ticket and fare vending machines.
Behind the security gate are the fare gates, controlling access to the station.
Once passing through the gates, you will descend by the stairs or elevators to platform level.
The glass overhead canopies feature blue artwork.
The platforms of Lees Station. Notice the multi-use pathway located behind the far platform's glass wall.
Lees Station marker.
The tracks leading from Lees Station towards Hurdman (to the left).
Next Station, Hurdman. Prochaine station, Hurdman.
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Snapshot of uOttawa Station - November 4, 2018

The entrance stairs and multi-use pathway ramp to uOttawa Station and down to the tunnel linking to the Rideau Canal.
The soon to be iconic O-Train station marker is in place.
The tunnel crossing towards the Canal and the main entrance to the station.
The fare gates, after which heading left will guide you to the westbound platforms, and right to the eastbound.
Signage explaining the fare paid zone and proof of payment requirements. To the right is one of the elevators to reach the the eastbound platforms.
The O-Train station marker positioned just outside the station, adjacent to the Rideau Canal pathways and Colonel By Drive.
The tunnel.
The secondary entrance to uOttawa Station, directly serving the westbound platforms.
The elevators covered by the mesh wrap.
Looking down along the westbound platforms.
The sweeping lines of the station's roof. The integrated lighting strips accentuate the design when viewed at night.
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* Snapshot of Parliament and Lyon Stations - September 13, 2018

Entrance of Parliament Station at corner of O'Connor and Queen
The stairs heading down towards the underground concourse.
The Parliament Station mid entrance. This entrance will feature only elevators.
The entrance is on the opposite side. The elevators are positioned at both extremities, visible by the black tarps at both ends. The shorter section to the right appears to be a utility electrical room.
The integrated entrance inside the SunLife Financial Centre
Seen again from the opposite side.
Looking down Queen Street from O'Connor towards Metcalfe. This street section is currently closed to vehicle circulation.
The western half-section of Queen between O'Connor and Bank. Nearly done and almost ready to reopen.
Looking from the reverse angle.
The central shaft, located at corner of Queen and Kent. The gantry crane and deep shaft have now moved into history... the entrance now filled in and sealed.
Streetscaping on Queen between Kent and Lyon continues on the south side of the street.
The interlock stones are now being placed. The rest shouldn't be far off now.
The Lyon Station entrance in the Podium Building. The construction hoardings have been removed allowing better views inside and around.
Escalator and stairs towards the underground concourse.
The entrance kiosk building at Lyon and Queen. Construction hoardings are also down at this entrance.
Looking inside the entrance.
And the twin elevators down towards the concourse.
Overall, good progress is visible from our last update about 4 weeks ago.

In my own opinion, the section of streetscaping from Lyon to Kent should wrap up in the next two weeks based on the progress seen. The section from O'Connor to Metcalfe probably another month. You can see that the construction sites at Lyon Station are demobilizing little by little, with the construction zones shrinking to the immediate perimeters of the stations in several cases. The work at Parliament Station continues to progress but the impact on the surface is felt more than around Lyon Station for the time being.

The integrated entrance inside Place de Ville in the underground mall area is visually unchanged, the construction hoardings blocking the station entrance and surroundings remain in place at this time. For those interested, there is construction work happening inside Place de Ville by the twin escalators by the Albert Street entrance. The escalators are being replaced with newer models. A temporary stairway will be constructed in the near future in the closed off section. This is no doubt in anticipation of increased traffic from the Lyon Station and the old legacy single file escalators not being up to the task of carrying that capacity.

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Snapshot of Lyon Station - September 13, 2018

The central shaft, located at corner of Queen and Kent. The gantry crane and deep shaft have now moved into history... the entrance now filled in and sealed.
Streetscaping on Queen between Kent and Lyon continues on the south side of the street.
The interlock stones are now being placed. The rest shouldn't be far off now.
The Lyon Station entrance in the Podium Building. The construction hoardings have been removed allowing better views inside and around.
Escalator and stairs towards the underground concourse.
The entrance kiosk building at Lyon and Queen. Construction hoardings are also down at this entrance.
Looking inside the entrance.
And the twin elevators down towards the concourse.
Overall, good progress is visible from our last update about 4 weeks ago.

In my own opinion, the section of streetscaping from Lyon to Kent should wrap up in the next two weeks based on the progress seen. The section from O'Connor to Metcalfe probably another month. You can see that the construction sites at Lyon Station are demobilizing little by little, with the construction zones shrinking to the immediate perimeters of the stations in several cases. The work at Parliament Station continues to progress but the impact on the surface is felt more than around Lyon Station for the time being.

The integrated entrance inside Place de Ville in the underground mall area is visually unchanged, the construction hoardings blocking the station entrance and surroundings remain in place at this time. For those interested, there is construction work happening inside Place de Ville by the twin escalators by the Albert Street entrance. The escalators are being replaced with newer models. A temporary stairway will be constructed in the near future in the closed off section. This is no doubt in anticipation of increased traffic from the Lyon Station and the old legacy single file escalators not being up to the task of carrying that capacity.

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Snapshot of Parliament Station - September 13, 2018

Entrance of Parliament Station at corner of O'Connor and Queen
The stairs heading down towards the underground concourse.
The Parliament Station mid entrance. This entrance will feature only elevators.
The entrance is on the opposite side. The elevators are positioned at both extremities, visible by the black tarps at both ends. The shorter section to the right appears to be a utility electrical room.
The integrated entrance inside the SunLife Financial Centre
Seen again from the opposite side.
Looking down Queen Street from O'Connor towards Metcalfe. This street section is currently closed to vehicle circulation.
The western half-section of Queen between O'Connor and Bank. Nearly done and almost ready to reopen.
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Snapshot of St-Laurent Station - September 2, 2018

St. Laurent Station interior entrance from the lower level of the St. Laurent Shopping Centre.
The overhead cross over to the eastbound platform. The stairs and escalators to go down to the platforms are blocked off by wood construction hoardings.
Elevator that will serve the upper level (buses), the mid level cross over and mall entrance, and the lower level (train platforms).
The stairs lead to the upper level for local bus service.
Upper level bus service. The stairs and escalator lead to the lower levels and the trains.
The escalator opposite the one in the last picture.
Skylight in the upper level of the station.
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* Snapshot of Parliament and Lyon Stations - August 20, 2018

Parliament Station

Queen Street street-scaping in progress in front of the World Exchange Plaza.
Queen Street street-scaping in progress in front of the World Exchange Plaza.
Open work hole on Queen Street, showing exposed wires, conduits and connections.
Open work hole on Queen Street, showing exposed wires, conduits and connections.
Now looking towards the mid-entrance at the corner of Queen and O'Connor
And the north east integrated entrance in the Heritage Building.
Inside the Sunlife Financial Building, showing the integrated entrance to the Parliament Station.
Closed for now but opening soon.
Looking down towards the station entrance building.
A tow truck pulling a failed cement truck.
The central shaft at the corner of Queen and Kent is being closed, little by little.
Cement is pumped via a boom truck into the central shaft.

Lyon Station 

One of the entrances to Lyon Station, pictured here underneath the Podium Building at Place de Ville.
More street-scaping taking place on Queen Street, between Kent and Lyon.
The entrance to the station in the Podium Building facade.
A look inside from a different angle. The stairs and escalator ahead to the left.
And yet another angle. The elevators would be directly to the left in this shot.
Inside on the underground concourse of Place de Ville, we can see the interior integrated entrance to Lyon Station. Boarded off but soon to be accessible. Interesting to note that there was an OC Transpo sales and ticket centre in this very location in the past.
The Lyon Station entrance kiosk building at Queen and Lyon, just across from the Delta hotel.
Looking down from the Penthouse level of the Delta.
And across towards Pimisi and Bayview Stations far in the distance.
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Snapshot of Lyon Station - August 20, 2018

A tow truck pulling a failed cement truck.
The central shaft at the corner of Queen and Kent is being closed, little by little.
Cement is pumped via a boom truck into the central shaft.
One of the entrances to Lyon Station, pictured here underneath the Podium Building at Place de Ville.
More street-scaping taking place on Queen Street, between Kent and Lyon.
The entrance to the station in the Podium Building facade.
A look inside from a different angle. The stairs and escalator ahead to the left.
And yet another angle. The elevators would be directly to the left in this shot.
Inside on the underground concourse of Place de Ville, we can see the interior integrated entrance to Lyon Station. Boarded off but soon to be accessible. Interesting to note that there was an OC Transpo sales and ticket centre in this very location in the past.
The Lyon Station entrance kiosk building at Queen and Lyon, just across from the Delta hotel.
Looking down from the Penthouse level of the Delta.
And across towards Pimisi and Bayview Stations far in the distance.
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Snapshot of Parliament Station - August 20, 2018

Queen Street street-scaping in progress in front of the World Exchange Plaza.
Queen Street street-scaping in progress in front of the World Exchange Plaza.
Open work hole on Queen Street, showing exposed wires, conduits and connections.
Open work hole on Queen Street, showing exposed wires, conduits and connections.
Now looking towards the mid-entrance at the corner of Queen and O'Connor
And the north east integrated entrance in the Heritage Building.
Inside the Sunlife Financial Building, showing the integrated entrance to the Parliament Station.
Closed for now but opening soon.
Looking down towards the station entrance building.
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Snapshot of Rideau Station - August 19, 2018

Interior entrance from Rideau Centre to Rideau Station. It is located between Shoppers Drug Mart and Farm Boy on the 1st floor.
Interior entrance from Rideau Centre to Rideau Station. It is located between Shoppers Drug Mart and Farm Boy on the 1st floor.
This entrance has two escalators and stairs. At the bottom are entrance doors that lead into the actual station area to descend much lower.
This entrance has two escalators and stairs. At the bottom are entrance doors that lead into the actual station area to descend much lower.
Rideau Station entrance at the corner of Rideau Street and Sussex Drive. It is right next to the Rideau Centre entrance.
Rideau Station entrance at the corner of Rideau Street and Sussex Drive. It is right next to the Rideau Centre entrance.
This is the Rideau Station entrance kiosk building across Rideau Street, providing access to the Byward Market.
This is the Rideau Station entrance kiosk building across Rideau Street, providing access to the Byward Market.
The building was previously a ScotiaBank.
The building was previously a ScotiaBank.
Rideau Street with the Rideau Centre to the right and the station entrance kiosk to the left.
Rideau Street with the Rideau Centre to the right and the station entrance kiosk to the left.
Looking up Rideau towards Wellington Street. Note the large ventilation shaft for the tunnel near the bottom right.
Looking up Rideau towards Wellington Street. Note the large ventilation shaft for the tunnel near the bottom right.
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* Snapshot of Pimisi and uOttawa Stations - August 18, 2018

Pimisi Station

Pimisi Station and the Booth Street bridge as seen from near the War Museum
Outdoor public art on display next to the station and the multi use pathway
The main side of Pimisi Station
Main entrance and elevator. Note that this elevator and the one in the following 2-3 pictures accesses the multi use pathway only and does not access the interior of the station.
The second elevator that accesses the multi use pathway below the station
An underpass for the multi use pathway that runs beneath the tracks to the other side
Same part of the station as above but the other side with the tracks
The second entrance to Pimisi Station
The west portal downtown tunnel entrance just down the tracks
Stairs, escalator and elevator.
The station lantern sign to the left, awaiting assembly.

uOttawa Station 

uOttawa Station entrance from Colonel By Drive and the Rideau Canal.
uOttawa from the University Side of Nicholas Street.
There is an entrance directly to the westbound platform from Ottawa U campus. To go eastbound you need to go into the tunnel to access the station.
A view showing the tunnel in relation to the station above.
The new multi use pathway and ramp accessing the tunnel.
The Ottawa U side of the station. Ticket vending machines to the left.
And the station lantern sign.
The boarded off area is the main entrance, behind which are the fare gates.
The public art display in the tunnel. While it may appear to be simple face portraits, they have a filter in front. As you move past, the faces become animated and turn to look at and away from you as you move.
The main entrance, boarded off for now... beyond are the fare gates and access to the east and westbound platforms
Two elevators reaching the eastbound platform.
The wood slats that form the ceiling overhead with integrated lighting strips. A relatively simple design being used in pretty much all the stations but very effective and looks amazing.
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Snapshot of Pimisi Station - August 18, 2018

Pimisi Station

Pimisi Station and the Booth Street bridge as seen from near the War Museum
Outdoor public art on display next to the station and the multi use pathway
The main side of Pimisi Station
Main entrance and elevator. Note that this elevator and the one in the following 2-3 pictures accesses the multi use pathway only and does not access the interior of the station.
The second elevator that accesses the multi use pathway below the station
An underpass for the multi use pathway that runs beneath the tracks to the other side
Same part of the station as above but the other side with the tracks
The second entrance to Pimisi Station
The west portal downtown tunnel entrance just down the tracks
Stairs, escalator and elevator.
The station lantern sign to the left, awaiting assembly.
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Snapshot of uOttawa Station - August 18, 2018

uOttawa Station 

uOttawa Station entrance from Colonel By Drive and the Rideau Canal.
uOttawa from the University Side of Nicholas Street.
There is an entrance directly to the westbound platform from Ottawa U campus. To go eastbound you need to go into the tunnel to access the station.
A view showing the tunnel in relation to the station above.
The new multi use pathway and ramp accessing the tunnel.
The Ottawa U side of the station. Ticket vending machines to the left.
And the station lantern sign.
The boarded off area is the main entrance, behind which are the fare gates.
The public art display in the tunnel. While it may appear to be simple face portraits, they have a filter in front. As you move past, the faces become animated and turn to look at and away from you as you move.
The main entrance, boarded off for now... beyond are the fare gates and access to the east and westbound platforms
Two elevators reaching the eastbound platform.
The wood slats that form the ceiling overhead with integrated lighting strips. A relatively simple design being used in pretty much all the stations but very effective and looks amazing.
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* Snapshot of Tremblay, Cyrville and Blair Stations - August 12, 2018

Tremblay Station 

Alstom Citadis Sprit #1126 just outside of Tremblay Station
New Flyer D60LFr #6431 seen crossing over at Tremblay.
And now #1109 just a dozen metres away from #1126
Tremblay Station
The glass canopy to shelter the walkway to the Via Rail terminal.
And a shot from the opposite end to see the Tremblay Station platforms.

Cyrville Station 

Cyrville Station
Fare gates are already installed, as well as overhead directional signage.
The platform.
Despite being a centre platform station, the layout is quite impressive and spacious.
Looking in the direction of the tracks towards St. Laurent Station.
This is the opposite entrance across Cyrville Road.
Another view of the other entrance, showing passenger flow. One elevator and one set of stairs. The platform only starts underneath the Cyrville overpass.

Blair Station 

The soon to be iconic O-Train station marker, seen at Blair Station.
Bike parking and storage at Blair Station.
The station as seen from the bike parking area. Notice how the local bus platform has been modified by removing the old red structures and adding the now typical enclosed
The Blair Station platform. Seen from the existing pedestrian walkway.
Train #1102 seen parked at Blair Station.
The original pedestrian walkway, now re-purposed to serve as a pass through above the O-Train station.
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Snapshot of Tremblay Station - August 12, 2018

Alstom Citadis Sprit #1126 just outside of Tremblay Station
New Flyer D60LFr #6431 seen crossing over at Tremblay.
And now #1109 just a dozen metres away from #1126
Tremblay Station
The glass canopy to shelter the walkway to the Via Rail terminal.
And a shot from the opposite end to see the Tremblay Station platforms.
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Snapshot of Blair Station - August 12, 2018

The soon to be iconic O-Train station marker, seen at Blair Station.
Bike parking and storage at Blair Station.
The station as seen from the bike parking area. Notice how the local bus platform has been modified by removing the old red structures and adding the now typical enclosed
The Blair Station platform. Seen from the existing pedestrian walkway.
Train #1102 seen parked at Blair Station.
The original pedestrian walkway, now re-purposed to serve as a pass through above the O-Train station.
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Snapshot of Cyrville Station - August 12, 2018

Cyrville Station
Fare gates are already installed, as well as overhead directional signage.
The platform.
Despite being a centre platform station, the layout is quite impressive and spacious.
Looking in the direction of the tracks towards St. Laurent Station.
This is the opposite entrance across Cyrville Road.
Another view of the other entrance, showing passenger flow. One elevator and one set of stairs. The platform only starts underneath the Cyrville overpass.
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* Snapshot of Parliament, Lyon and Tunney's Pasture Stations - August 9-10, 2018

Parliament Station 

A quick photo safari during lunch on August 9 and 10th. Here are the entrances of Parliament Station. The picture above is of the integrated entrance at 155 Queen (Heritage Building).
And the mid-entrance right across the street at O'Connor and Queen.

Lyon Station 

Next is the integrated entrance for Lyon Station, pictured here in the Podium Building of Place de Ville.
And the interior. Already a fan of the typeface on the overhead signage.
These next two are of the entrance kiosk of Lyon Station at the corner of Lyon and Queen.
And the opposite angle.
And looking up towards the Delta hotel. The glass awnings are an excellent touch to finish the look.

Tunney's Pasture Station 

Next Station... Tunney's Pasture
The main entrance from Scott Street.
Two of the elevators.
You can see the tail lights of two Alstom Citadis Spirit trains in the distance.
Still lots of work going on but lots of progress is being made.
Perhaps the best shot for last.

The system is really moving along. If you haven't been by the stations in a month or two, there has been big progress made. To me it's amazing how the actual stations look even better than the computer images. They are spectacular and massive. Plenty of natural light and windows everywhere. They look so inviting and it only makes the countdown till opening even more exciting.

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Snapshot of Parliament Station - August 9, 2018

A quick photo safari during lunch on August 9 and 10th. Here are the entrances of Parliament Station. The picture above is of the integrated entrance at 155 Queen (Heritage Building).
And the mid-entrance right across the street at O'Connor and Queen.
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Snapshot of Tunney's Pasture Station - August 10, 2018

Next Station... Tunney's Pasture
The main entrance from Scott Street.
Two of the elevators.
You can see the tail lights of two Alstom Citadis Spirit trains in the distance.
Still lots of work going on but lots of progress is being made.
Perhaps the best shot for last.
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Snapshot of Lyon Station - August 9, 2018

Next is the integrated entrance for Lyon Station, pictured here in the Podium Building of Place de Ville.
And the interior. Already a fan of the typeface on the overhead signage.
These next two are of the entrance kiosk of Lyon Station at the corner of Lyon and Queen.
And the opposite angle.
And looking up towards the Delta hotel. The glass awnings are an excellent touch to finish the look.
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