O-Train Fans - Ottawa's O-Train Enthusiasts

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.

Snapshot Updates

Snapshot of Bayview Station - July 28, 2021

Snapshot of Bayview Station - July 28, 2021

 The second Line 2 platform starting to take shape at Bayview Station.
Snapshot of Mooney's Bay Station - July 28, 2021

Snapshot of Mooney's Bay Station - July 28, 2021

Went by the Brookfield crossing to check out the progress of the new flyover. Still…
Snapshot of the Rideau River bridge at Carleton - July 28, 2021

Snapshot of the Rideau River bridge at Carleton - July 28, 2021

The White Bridge, all covered up for safe asbestos removal and refurbishment, that crosses the…
Snapshot of Uplands Station - July 27, 2021

Snapshot of Uplands Station - July 27, 2021

More steel structure has been installed since the last visit.

Featured Content

Alstom Citadis Spirit

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

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

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

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)

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…
Confederation Line - Overview with Jim Watson, Mayor

Confederation Line - Overview with Jim Watson, Mayor

Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, gives an overview of the Confederation Line in this informational video recorded with O-Train Fans. From the…
Confederation Line - Technical Facts with John Manconi, General Manager

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…
O-Train Line 1 - LIVE - East

O-Train Line 1 - LIVE - East

Enjoy this all-day, all-weather, all-season livestream of Ottawa's O-Train Line 1 (Confederation Line). Using the Alstom Citadis Spirit, it is the busiest LRT line in…