Line 2 - Bayview to Limebank

Overview of Line 2 (Trillium Line)

In this video, we will be looking at O-Train Line 2 (or the Trillium Line) of Ottawa's O-Train. Before we start, it is important to note that at the time of this video, O-Train Line 2 is closed for expansion, and is only anticipated to…

Alstom Coradia LINT 41

The Alstom Coradia LINT 41 is a two-car articulated rail train built by Alstom. The acronym LINT is short for "Light Innovative Local Transport rail vehicle". These trains arrived in Ottawa in June 2013, and entered service on March 2, 2015, their entry retiring the…

Bombardier Talent 643

The Bombardier Talent 643 is a three-car articulated rail train built by Bombardier in Europe. These trains were actually purchased as part of an order with Deutsche Bahn in Germany, and in fact are identical to those operating there, right down to the paint scheme…

Behind the Scenes : Alstom Coradia LINT simulator

O-Train Fans goes Behind the Scenes at OC Transpo's operator training centre to explore the Alstom Coradia LINT simulator. Learn about how the O-Train is operated and controlled, the manual train control, as well as some unique and innovative safety and signaling features.The simulator is…

Behind the Scenes : Transit Operations Control Centre (TOCC)

O-Train Fans goes Behind the Scenes at OC Transpo's Transit Operations Control Centre (TOCC). The TOCC is the multi-modal nerve centre of OC Transpo's entire operations, which include rail (O-Train), bus, para and security (Special Constables). Please be sure to subscribe to the O-Train Fans…

Stadler FLIRT

As part of Stage 2 LRT project, new vehicles were needed to increase capacity along the extended Line 2, leading to a new order for seven Stadler FLIRT trainsets to be announced by the City on May 3, 2018. While it is the first time they will be…