Welcome
O-Train Fans is a railfan operated enthusiast website, with the aim of showcasing the O-Train rail transit network operated in Ottawa, Ontario. O-Train Fans aims to highlight all the unique features of the O-Train system, from its stations, to the rolling stock and more. Our site also features informational videos with key people in the city where we get first hand information on the O-Train straight from the source. Please check back frequently as new content is always being added.
Welcome
O-Train Fans is a railfan operated enthusiast website, with the aim of showcasing the O-Train rail transit network operated in Ottawa, Ontario. O-Train Fans aims to highlight all the unique features of the O-Train system, from its stations, to the rolling stock and more. Our site also features informational videos with key people in the city where we get first hand information on the O-Train straight from the source. We invite you to please check back frequently as new content is added regularly.The Latest
September 16, 2020
Confederation Line Update - Transit Commission - September 16, 2020
September 14, 2020
Snapshot of Carling Station - September 14, 2020
September 14, 2020
Snapshot of Gladstone Station - September 14, 2020
September 04, 2020
Snapshot of New Orchard Station - September 4, 2020
Featured Content
Alstom Citadis Spirit
The Alstom Citadis Spirit is a four-module light rail vehicle (LRV) built by Alstom. The LRVs were built at Alstom's plant in Hornell, New York, the…
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…
Behind the Scenes : Alstom Citadis Spirit simulator
O-Train Fans goes Behind the Scenes at OC Transpo's operator training centre to explore the Alstom Citadis Spirit simulator. Learn about how the LRV is…
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…
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…
Behind the Scenes : Walkley Yard - Maintenance and Storage Facility
Walkley Yard is the maintenance and storage facility that services the trains of OC Transpo's O-Train Trillium Line (Line 2). It is located just northeast…
Confederation Line - Simulated Run from Blair to Tunney's Pasture
O-Train Fans takes a ride on the Confederation Line, courtesy of OC Transpo's operator training simulator. On this less than 24 minute trip, we travel…
Confederation Line - Technical Facts with John Manconi, General Manager
John Manconi, General Manager of Transportation Services in the City of Ottawa, goes over a multitude of technical facts, features, and capabilities of the Confederation…
We would like your help to build Metro Fans, SkyTrain Fans and Subway Fans!
Our original site, O-Train Fans has been going strong for over 2 years time and we are now expanding to Montreal (Metro Fans), Vancouver (SkyTrain Fans) and Toronto (Subway Fans) and would like your help. We are looking for passionate volunteer contributors to help snap photos and write informational pages on the trains and stations.
Whether you want to help by contributing one train or station, several or many, your time and effort helps us build our sites, filled with information for transit and enthusiasts as well as the general public.
If you would like to join and help contribute, please reach out to us by sending an email to . Thank you for your time and consideration!
Whether you want to help by contributing one train or station, several or many, your time and effort helps us build our sites, filled with information for transit and enthusiasts as well as the general public.
If you would like to join and help contribute, please reach out to us by sending an email to . Thank you for your time and consideration!
The Latest
September 16, 2020
Confederation Line Update - Transit Commission - September 16, 2020
September 14, 2020
Snapshot of Carling Station - September 14, 2020
September 14, 2020
Snapshot of Gladstone Station - September 14, 2020
September 04, 2020
Snapshot of New Orchard Station - September 4, 2020
Featured Content
Alstom Citadis Spirit
The Alstom Citadis Spirit is a four-module light rail vehicle (LRV) built by Alstom. The LRVs were built at Alstom's plant in Hornell, New York, the…
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…
Behind the Scenes : Alstom Citadis Spirit simulator
O-Train Fans goes Behind the Scenes at OC Transpo's operator training centre to explore the Alstom Citadis Spirit simulator. Learn about how the LRV is…
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…
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…
Behind the Scenes : Walkley Yard - Maintenance and Storage Facility
Walkley Yard is the maintenance and storage facility that services the trains of OC Transpo's O-Train Trillium Line (Line 2). It is located just northeast…
Confederation Line - Simulated Run from Blair to Tunney's Pasture
O-Train Fans takes a ride on the Confederation Line, courtesy of OC Transpo's operator training simulator. On this less than 24 minute trip, we travel…
Confederation Line - Technical Facts with John Manconi, General Manager
John Manconi, General Manager of Transportation Services in the City of Ottawa, goes over a multitude of technical facts, features, and capabilities of the Confederation…