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sseguin · #**1621** Posted **Jun 30, 2026, 12:55 PM**

Why Stage 2 East Isn't Open Yet: The Story Behind the Delay.

If you've been wondering why the extension still isn't carrying passengers despite looking complete, this video explains where the project stands today and what needs to happen next.

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DarthVader_1961 · #**1622** Posted **Jun 30, 2026, 1:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by sseguin

Why Stage 2 East Isn't Open Yet: The Story Behind the Delay.

If you've been wondering why the extension still isn't carrying passengers despite looking complete, this video explains where the project stands today and what needs to happen next.

• Video Link

Once the cartridge issue is resolved, will the go slow orders be removed?

Kitchissippi · #**1623** Posted **Jun 30, 2026, 2:23 PM**

So in short, the extension isn’t open yet because of some people’s incompetence somewhere in the chain.

Truenorth00 · #**1624** Posted **Jun 30, 2026, 3:06 PM**

They are missing Canada Day. Bets on missing Labour Day?

TransitZilla · #**1625** Posted **Jun 30, 2026, 3:42 PM**

It won't be open by Labour Day but should open later in the fall.

sseguin · #**1626** Posted **Jun 30, 2026, 4:03 PM**

Based on our tracking projections, we are roughly estimating (based on the current trend of trains returning) that they will have enough to start Trial Running in September.

You can find the latest train counts by visiting our tracker at tracker.railfans.ca

Truenorth00 · #**1627** Posted **Jun 30, 2026, 4:58 PM**

I am really curious how this might impact bus fleet plans. They seem to have been banking on Stage 2 East opening to reduce the required fleet size.

FrostyMug · #**1628** Posted **Jun 30, 2026, 5:25 PM**

There was a double train set on the extension yesterday. First time I've seen that in several months!

Richard Eade · #**1629** Posted **Jun 30, 2026, 6:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by sseguin

Based on our tracking projections, we are roughly estimating (based on the current trend of trains returning) that they will have enough to start Trial Running in September.

You can find the latest train counts by visiting our tracker at tracker.railfans.ca

A good explanation of the eastern extension’s delay, in the video, Shane. And a nice, and useful, LRV-tracking Webpage. (Although perhaps a trend-line might be even more useful than an average line, in the top graphs. That might give a better idea of the rate of fleet growth.)

[An aside question: Do you happen to know which LRVs have the Smart Sensors on the axles? I am wondering if they are the reason for Alstom requesting LRVs to be pulled. Tracking the development progress and installation of the sensors might be an idea for a future investigative video. After all, you seem to do a far better job of presenting updates than OC Transpo does.]

sseguin · #**1630** Posted **Jun 30, 2026, 6:18 PM**

I'll see if I can add some logic to estimate a trend line. No guarantees on that.

For the smartbug, its about 3 trains from what i was last told.

sseguin · #**1631** Posted **Jul 7, 2026, 12:56 PM**

Answering Your Biggest Stage 2 East Questions | Trial Running, Bearings & What's Next
After our recent video explaining why Ottawa's Stage 2 East extension isn't open yet, many of you left excellent questions in the comments. In this follow-up, we answer some of the most common ones while also taking a look at the latest progress toward opening.

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Originally Posted by sseguin

Why Stage 2 East Isn't Open Yet: The Story Behind the Delay.

If you've been wondering why the extension still isn't carrying passengers despite looking complete, this video explains where the project stands today and what needs to happen next.

• Video Link

Kitchissippi · #**1632** Posted **Jul 7, 2026, 1:40 PM**

I took a peek inside Montreal station yesterday, and lo and behold, there's already a raccoon going through the turnstile

urbanforest · #**1633** Posted **Jul 7, 2026, 10:35 PM**

That is peak Ottawa.

Any idea why the grates on the floor wouldn’t be installed already, and why the tarp? Plus the mini sandbaggy tube thing. I wonder if they had issues with water last week…

Kitchissippi · #**1634** Posted **Yesterday, 12:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by urbanforest

That is peak Ottawa.

Any idea why the grates on the floor wouldn’t be installed already, and why the tarp? Plus the mini sandbaggy tube thing. I wonder if they had issues with water last week…

Not entirely sure what's going on in there but there are a few of these empty square grid frames at the entrance. I wonder it these will be filled in with non-slip tiles or grates to mitigate people trudging in from the street with snow covered boots in the winter.

Uhuniau · #**1635** Posted **Yesterday, 2:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kitchissippi

I took a peek inside Montreal station yesterday, and lo and behold, there's already a raccoon going through the turnstile

These farejumpers piss me off so bad! Even dressed like the THIEF that he is!

Catenary · #**1636** Posted **Yesterday, 8:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kitchissippi

Not entirely sure what's going on in there but there are a few of these empty square grid frames at the entrance. I wonder it these will be filled in with non-slip tiles or grates to mitigate people trudging in from the street with snow covered boots in the winter.

If it's like Stage 1, they're grates and the concrete underneath is heated/drained. Helps keep the faregates from collecting slush and snow.