Confederation Line East LRT Extension (Stage 2) [Blair to Trim] | U/C

[AuxTown]

Talked to one of the Line 2 drivers today randomly. He said he doesn't know for sure but is pretty confident any delays on the extension right now are due to staffing issues. No point in testing if there are no drivers to run the line when it opens....

[Hybrid247]

Originally Posted by AuxTown

Talked to one of the Line 2 drivers today randomly. He said he doesn't know for sure but is pretty confident any delays on the extension right now are due to staffing issues. No point in testing if there are no drivers to run the line when it opens....

Yes, people directly involved in rail operations for Line 1 have told me this as well. A lack of trained operators is one of the main issues right now, similar to how it was for Trillium Line in 2024.

From what I've heard, Substantial Completion likely won't be achieved before September with launch in November looking most probable, provided there aren't further delays.

[J.OT13]

It's too bad automated trains didn't exist when we designed Line 1! Wait, what's that Vancouver? You opened your automated train in 1986?

[Catenary]

OC has announced that Trim Station will be open to the public Saturday, June 7th from 10am to 4pm for Doors Open Ottawa: https://www.octranspo.com/en/news/ar...en-ottawa-2025

[jchilds72]

April or June?

[Catenary]

Originally Posted by jchilds72

April or June?

Whoops. Went the wrong way on the calendar.

[rocketphish]

New Trim LRT Station a hit with future Transpo riders
Several families were among the crowds out to take a look at shiny new LRT station.

By Sadeen Mohsen, Ottawa Citizen
Published Jun 07, 2025 | Last updated 17 hours ago

Dozens of visitors, including many families checked out the almost ready-for-action Trim LRT station Saturday.

And by all appearances they liked what they saw.

“When (Trim) opens, it’s going to be a gamechanger,” said Kim LeBrun, 46, who described herself as one of OC Transpo’s “top fans.”

Trim is part of the Line 1 East Extension and is one of five stations being added after Blair Station, currently the last stop on the Confederation Line. It’s the final stop after a series of stations that also includes Montréal, Jeanne d’Arc, Convent Glen, and Place d’Orléans.

The extension will add more than 12.5 kilometres of train tracks to connect to communities including Orléans, Blackburn Hamlet and Beacon Hill.

The neighbourhood around Trim is relatively new development with not much happening around it. It has a covered pedestrian bridge connecting riders to the trains above Highway 174.

To get to Trim Station, there are over 1,000 Park and Ride spaces, two bus routes and several bike racks and pathways.

While specific dates have not been determined, the new East extension is anticipated to be open in late 2025.

LeBrun, who has been a transit rider for nearly 32 years, said she had been waiting a while for the station to open to make her commute even faster.

“I am going to enjoy it when it opens up,” she said.

<more, and lots of photos>

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local...transpo-riders

[sseguin]

Trim Station Walkthrough – Full Tour of Ottawa's New East-End O-Train Terminus
Join us for a full walkthrough tour of Ottawa’s brand-new Trim O-Train Station, part of the highly anticipated Stage 2 LRT East Extension! This video was filmed during the 2025 Doors Open Ottawa event, offering the public a first look at the completed station before its official opening.

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[J.OT13]

Looks fantastic. Seems they learned some lessons after Stage 1 and made some design changes for easier and cheaper maintenance while providing a cleaner look. Much prefer the concrete looking panels, the ceiling that looks like metal instead of the wood slats that fade, chip and attract spider webs in between, and the metal railings, eliminating the glass that was often vandalized and trapped garbage in between the railing and walls.

The retail and washrooms are also in more logical, less awkward locations.

Unfortunately I didn't go in person. I mistakenly thought it would be open on Sunday as well. I guess I'll have to wait for the opening.

[ponyboycurtis]

@2:55 The paint is flaking off the railings? It's even more obvious @5:15

That was quick.

Aside from that it looks pretty sharp. Agreed the ceiling treatment is much improved.

[zzptichka]

Wonder if they did something about heated platforms this time.

[Hybrid247]

The platforms and stairs will undoubtedly have functioning snowmelt on day 1, as contractually required. The question is, how long will those systems hold up? If heat trace cables start to malfunction from burnout or damage, you can bet RTM won't be ripping up the concrete slab to fix them.

[OTownandDown]

Originally Posted by ponyboycurtis

@2:55 The paint is flaking off the railings? It's even more obvious @5:15

That was quick.

Aside from that it looks pretty sharp. Agreed the ceiling treatment is much improved.

Superstructures not galvanized in first phase, extensive corrosion at the base of all the structures. Going to be a massive bill for the City at the end of the term. ALL EXPOSED METALS ***MUST*** be either stainless or galvanized in these systems at all stations. Saving a buck is a very, very stupid reason for having all these exposed surfaces that will require regular maintenance, or worse still, significant structural repair when RTG slaps paint over rust for 30 years (or does nothing at all) and holes are eaten through the structure.

Rant done, for now.

[Spoonsy]

https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-...est-extensions

Transit Committee heard that final construction activities and train testing on the O-Train East Extension are well underway and nearing completion. ​Station occupancy for the east stations is nearly complete with occupancy permits expected later this year. Trial running is anticipated to begin in the fall and the system is projected to open to the public in Q4 2025.

More detail in the report: https://pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.c...umentId=242308

[BanjoUnchained]

Here is the Powerpoint from yesterday's meeting, posted by Tim Tierney. It has photos of all of the new stations.

https://timtierneyottawa.ca/wp-conte...e-2-Update.pdf

[sseguin]

EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peek of Montreal Station: The Eastern Extension of O-Train Lines 1/3.
Join us as we go Behind the Scenes with Mary-Ellen Gleeson, Manager of Construction for Stage 2, who shares her expertise and insights on the station and project.

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[sseguin]

Tracking the Progress: Ottawa’s O-Train Stage 2 Eastern Extension - July 2025

Rail Fans Canada takes you trackside for an in-depth update on Ottawa’s expanding LRT system. In this July 2025 video, we cover the latest construction progress on the O-Train Stage 2 East Extension, stretching from Blair Station to Trim Road in Orléans.

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[J.OT13]

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[J.OT13]

New website: https://www.octranspo.com/en/o-train...ast-extension/

[J.OT13]

Some more testing on Sunday, with shots of the train over the 174.

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