Shane Seguin

Snapshot of Blair Station - May 31, 2019

Taking a look at Blair, Cyrville, St. Laurent, Tremblay and Hurdman Stations along the O-Train Confederation Line in Ottawa, Ontario. With plenty of Alstom Citadis Spirit LRV testing taking place, the stations are bustling with activity and life. This video was filmed entirely on May 31st, 2019.

Blair Station

The LRT station integrated into the existing Blair Station.

Local bus platforms below, with direct access to the LRT platforms above.

LRV 1131 parked at Blair Station.

Looking inside the station, you can see the repurposed pedestrian overpass from the original station design.

The walkway allows access from the overpass that crosses highway 174.

It also connects to the second half of the station with the bus platforms. An entrance to the LRT station connects mid-way across to the right.

Looking towards the present eastern terminus of the Confederation Line.

The highway 174 pedestrian overpass.

Great views looking down towards the LRT platforms, and the public art that is installed in the station. Small coloured glass that move and reflect light with the passage of the trains.

Another look at the local bus platforms.

Bike racks and shelter.

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Snapshot of St-Laurent Station - May 31, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

Taking a look at Blair, Cyrville, St. Laurent, Tremblay and Hurdman Stations along the O-Train Confederation Line in Ottawa, Ontario. With plenty of Alstom Citadis Spirit LRV testing taking place, the stations are bustling with activity and life. This video was filmed entirely on May 31st, 2019.

St-Laurent Station

St. Laurent Station interior mall entrance.

Looking across the walkways towards the eastbound platform.

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Snapshot of Cyrville Station - May 31, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

Taking a look at Blair, Cyrville, St. Laurent, Tremblay and Hurdman Stations along the O-Train Confederation Line in Ottawa, Ontario. With plenty of Alstom Citadis Spirit LRV testing taking place, the stations are bustling with activity and life. This video was filmed entirely on May 31st, 2019.

Cyrville Station

Cyrville Station, looking eastbound.

Fare vending machines at the entrance.

Fare gates, beyond which the stairs and elevators that give access to the train platform.

The second station entrance.

Looking westbound at the tracks to St. Laurent Station.

Another angle in the same direction. Notice the TPSS (Traction Power Sub Station) in grey to the right. The TPSS converts the local power to the necessary voltage (1500 volts) for the trains to operate.

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Snapshot of Tremblay Station - May 31, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

Taking a look at Blair, Cyrville, St. Laurent, Tremblay and Hurdman Stations along the O-Train Confederation Line in Ottawa, Ontario. With plenty of Alstom Citadis Spirit LRV testing taking place, the stations are bustling with activity and life. This video was filmed entirely on May 31st, 2019.

Tremblay Station

Tremblay Station, located just steps from the ViaRail station.

The public art installation of Tremblay Station.

The art is quite detailed and elaborate.

It is essentially sheet metal that has nature motifs cut out and hanging. The glass canopy shines through the openings.

Looks amazing!!!

Looking inside the station. The faregates and beyond the elevators to the westbound platform.

Fare vending machines.

Looking towards the platforms. The elevators to the eastbound platform are not visible in this photo but are immediately to the left.

Outside the station, looking westbound.

The platforms as seen from the multi-use pathway.

Tremblay Station with Via Rail to the left.

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Snapshot of Hurdman Station - May 31, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

Taking a look at Blair, Cyrville, St. Laurent, Tremblay and Hurdman Stations along the O-Train Confederation Line in Ottawa, Ontario. With plenty of Alstom Citadis Spirit LRV testing taking place, the stations are bustling with activity and life. This video was filmed entirely on May 31st, 2019.

Hurdman Station

The station will be a fare-paid zone. As a result, the wood fence separates it from the entrance area for local residents.

The station entrance, with the multi-use pathway connecting beyond the entrance tunnel.

Reverse angle of the same area. The station entrance is to the right behind the Hurdman station lantern.

Looking inside the entrance, you can find the fare gates.

The fare vending machines to the right.

Elevators.

On both sides.

Stairs and escalators.

One of the gates to connect from the LRT to the bus lines.

The Confederation Line platforms are located above.

Additional stairs at the far ends of the platforms.

The overhead guideway of the Confederation Line. It will no doubt remind many of the Walt Disney World Monorail system.

The guideway continuing towards Lees Station, while passing over the Rideau River. The multi-use pathway continues from Hurdman to Lees and beyond.

Looking back towards Hurdman Station.

Another look inside, seeing the elevators, stairs and escalators. The overhead wayfinding signage is easily seen and followed.

The bus platforms below and the Confederation Line above.

Panoramic view of Hurdman Station. The bus platforms are to the far left.

The Kiss-and-Ride area, for pick up and drop off.

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* Snapshot of Lees, uOttawa, Pimisi and Bayview Stations - April 13, 2019

Shane Seguin

COMBINATION - Snapshot Updates

Taking a look at Lees, uOttawa, Pimisi and Bayview Stations along the O-Train Confederation Line. With plenty of LRV testing taking place, the stations are bustling with activity and life.

Lees Station

The entrance to Lees Station

Looking down towards the platforms

The multiuse pathway is to the right, passing alongside the station.

The tracks leading to the station

And away towards Hurdman, heading East.

uOttawa Station

The multiuse pathway connecting Ottawa U to the Rideau Canal. The main station entrance is ahead and to the right before the end of the tunnel.

The main entrance. Elevators are positioned to both sides.

The eastern end of the platforms.

Looking inside the station towards the middle of the platforms. The yellow posts are to help prevent and block the gap between coupled LRVs (Light Rail Vehicles).

Another angle, showing the platforms and upper westbound entrance, as well as the multiuse pathway and main entrance below. You can also see some fare vending machines below in the tunnel.

Pimisi Station

The main entrance of Pimisi Station. To the right are stairs and an elevator to access the multi-use pathway below.

A closeup of the stairs and elevator to the pathway below.

The second entrance to Pimisi Station, located directly across Booth Street.

Fare vending machines positioned to the left.

Looking inside you can see the escalators.

And the downtown tunnel western portal.

In this photo you can see the multi-use pathway as well as the plaza area of the station. The stairs and elevator from the earlier photos reaches this level and is to the left of the photo.

Bayview Station

Bayview Station entrance, located on Albert Street and directly serving the eastbound platform.

Stairs going down to the Trillium multi-use pathway.

The Confederation Line platforms pass above the Trillium Line platform located below.

LRV entering Bayview Station heading westbound to Tunney's Pasture.

The tracks and guideway heading eastbound towards Downtown and ultimately Blair Station.

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Snapshot of Lees Station - April 13, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

Taking a look at Lees, uOttawa, Pimisi and Bayview Stations along the O-Train Confederation Line. With plenty of LRV testing taking place, the stations are bustling with activity and life.

Lees Station

The entrance to Lees Station

Looking down towards the platforms

The multiuse pathway is to the right, passing alongside the station.

The tracks leading to the station

And away towards Hurdman, heading East.

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Snapshot of uOttawa Station - April 13, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

Taking a look at Lees, uOttawa, Pimisi and Bayview Stations along the O-Train Confederation Line. With plenty of LRV testing taking place, the stations are bustling with activity and life.

uOttawa Station

The multiuse pathway connecting Ottawa U to the Rideau Canal. The main station entrance is ahead and to the right before the end of the tunnel.

The main entrance. Elevators are positioned to both sides.

The eastern end of the platforms.

Looking inside the station towards the middle of the platforms. The yellow posts are to help prevent and block the gap between coupled LRVs (Light Rail Vehicles).

Another angle, showing the platforms and upper westbound entrance, as well as the multiuse pathway and main entrance below. You can also see some fare vending machines below in the tunnel.

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Snapshot of Pimisi Station - April 13, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

Taking a look at Lees, uOttawa, Pimisi and Bayview Stations along the O-Train Confederation Line. With plenty of LRV testing taking place, the stations are bustling with activity and life.

Pimisi Station

The main entrance of Pimisi Station. To the right are stairs and an elevator to access the multi-use pathway below.

A closeup of the stairs and elevator to the pathway below.

The second entrance to Pimisi Station, located directly across Booth Street.

Fare vending machines positioned to the left.

Looking inside you can see the escalators.

And the downtown tunnel western portal.

In this photo you can see the multi-use pathway as well as the plaza area of the station. The stairs and elevator from the earlier photos reaches this level and is to the left of the photo.

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Snapshot of Bayview Station - April 13, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

Taking a look at Lees, uOttawa, Pimisi and Bayview Stations along the O-Train Confederation Line. With plenty of LRV testing taking place, the stations are bustling with activity and life.

Bayview Station

Bayview Station entrance, located on Albert Street and directly serving the eastbound platform.

Stairs going down to the Trillium multi-use pathway.

The Confederation Line platforms pass above the Trillium Line platform located below.

LRV entering Bayview Station heading westbound to Tunney's Pasture.

The tracks and guideway heading eastbound towards Downtown and ultimately Blair Station.

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Trim (2025)

Shane Seguin

The Stations

Trim Station is an existing Transitway station that is currently located southeast of the intersection of Trim Road and OR 174. The existing station will be converted to a terminal station serving as the eastern terminus of the Confederation Line. The train platform will be in the median of OR 174 at the existing intersection of OR 174 and Trim Road. In order to locate the LRT platform at this location, Trim Road will be re-aligned to the east of the existing facility and an improved intersection will be constructed, which will have the capacity to service the expected future traffic demands.

The bus terminal and the park and ride facilities (with a capacity of over 1,100 cars) will be located south of OR 174 and east of the existing Trim Road. The station will be served by one fare-controlled entrance providing access from the park and ride area to the station. The station will be designed to allow the bus terminal to remain accessible to the public while securing the train station during non-operating hours.

There will also be a new fully enclosed, naturally ventilated, glazed bridge corridor connecting the fare paid entrance to the LRT platform.

An overview of how the Trim and 174 intersection will be shifted to the east, and the new alignment for that segment of Trim Road.

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Place d'Orléans (2025)

Shane Seguin

The Stations

Place d'Orléans Station is an existing Transitway station that is currently located adjacent to Place d'Orléans Shopping Centre and OR 174, which will be converted to serve as a transfer station. The Station will be served by four fare-controlled entrances. Two entrances will serve the station from the existing pedestrian bridge; one at each of the LRT and bus platform locations. One entrance will be provided to the LRT platform from Champlain Street and an entrance will be provided to the bus terminal from Champlain Street. A connection to the LRT Station, allowing passengers to transfer between bus service and train service without passing through fare control gates and/or revalidating fare payment will be provided from the bus platform area. The station will be designed to allow the bus terminal to remain accessible to the public while securing the train station during train non-operating hours. The existing pedestrian bridge will continue to allow for a connection from the park and ride (and points north of OR 174) and Place d'Orléans Shopping Centre without having to enter a fare gate.

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Convent Glen (2025)

Shane Seguin

The Stations

Convent Glen Station is a new station located at the crossing of OR 174 and Orléans Boulevard. The station will be served by two fare-controlled entrances located on either side of Orléans Boulevard. The platform will be located below Orléans Boulevard in the median of OR 174. Sidewalks and entry plazas will be sized to accommodate the number of pedestrians and cyclists, as required to serve the public along Orléans Boulevard, the bus stops, and the passengers transferring from bus to train.

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Jeanne d'Arc (2025)

Shane Seguin

The Stations

Jeanne d'Arc Station will be a new station located at the crossing of OR 174 and Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard. The station will be served by two fare-controlled entrances located on either side of Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard. One entrance will serve the northbound lane and one will serve the southbound lane. The platform will be located below Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard in the median of OR 174.

The station structure, vertical circulation elements, station entry and entry plaza will be designed and constructed to permit the widening of 18 Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard to an ultimate right of way width of 37.5 metres without major modification to the station elements. The location of the station entrances has been carefully coordinated with the future bridge configuration to accommodate all modes of transportation and to provide sufficient public entry space.

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Montreal (2025)

Shane Seguin

The Stations

Montréal Station will be a new station located at the crossing of OR 174 and Montreal Road. The Station will be served by two fare-controlled entrances located on Montreal Road. One entrance will serve the eastbound lane and one will serve the westbound lane.

The platform will be in the median of OR 174, above Montreal Road, and will be located so that the platform spans Montreal Road. Bus stops and shelters will be provided in each direction of travel on Montreal Road. Sidewalks and station entry plazas will be sized appropriately to serve the movement and volume of pedestrians and cyclists along Montreal Road, the bus stops, and the passengers transferring from bus to train.

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Snapshot of Blair Station - January 10, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

Blair Station, as seen from the Gloucester Centre.

An LRV stopped during testing at Blair Station. Below, the bus service platforms.

This portion of the station is all brand new, except for one part that remains from the original Transitway structure. Keep reading to find out what it is.

Yes! The concrete overhead walkway was retained, and repurposed to serve the O-Train.

Looking down towards the platform level. Notice the stairs and escalator that lead to the lower level, providing access to the bus platforms.

An LRV stopped inside the station.

The end of the line... for now. By 2022 it will continue to Orleans and terminate at Trim Road.

A view of the local and eastbound bus platforms.

Blair Station, the eastern terminus of the Confederation Line... until 2022.

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Snapshot of Cyrville Station - January 10, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

The main entrance of Cyrville Station.

The station lantern and fare vending machines.

The elevators and the fare gates. As this is a central platform station, the elevators are positioned together rather than on separate sides of the platforms.

Stairs leading up from the pathway that runs beside the station.

Looking down towards the platforms, specifically the eastbound side.

The station makes use of very clean lines in its design and glass work.

The second entrance, located across the street on Cyrville.

This entrance has stairs and elevator access. The fare gates are found immediately after reaching the lower level.

The station hours are posted by the entrance.

Looking down towards the track and guideway towards St-Laurent Station.

Looking at the rear of the station.

One of the Traction Power Sub-Stations (TPSS), located at the edge of the station perimeter. This provides the necessary voltage and current to the overhead catenary wire to power the trains.

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Snapshot of St-Laurent Station - January 10, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

St-Laurent Station, upper level bus service.

The bus platforms.

Exterior entrance into the actual station building.

Interior entrance from the lower level of St-Laurent Shopping Centre.

Escalator and stairs down towards the westbound platforms.

Directional signage indicating next stops when traveling westbound.

Overhead walkway to reach the eastbound platforms.

Looking down towards the tracks and platforms.

With an Alstom Citadis Spirit LRV arriving during testing.

The opposite side overhead walkway to the eastbound platforms.

And one of the elevators offering service to the platform level.

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Snapshot of Tremblay Station - January 10, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

Tremblay Station, as seen from the VIA Rail train station ring road. You can see how the shape and orientation of the glass entrance helps identify its location, even from a distance.

The station entrance is only a 2 minute walk from the VIA Rail train station's entrance.

The entrance, fare vending machines and fare gates.

This is the only entrance and exit for Tremblay Station.

Looking down towards the tracks. You can see the very end of one of the platforms.

The platforms and concourse station levels.

The south side of the station.

The opposite end of the platforms, that extend outward from the station.

And the tracks heading towards Hurdman, first passing over Riverside Drive.

Looking back at the station from the opposite side.

The sun rises above Tremblay Station.

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Snapshot of Hurdman Station - January 10, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

Panoramic shot of the expansive Hurdman Station.

As the station area is considered a fare-paid zone, there are no fare gates through the entrances visible in this shot. This facilitates transfers to and from bus transit.

Through this entrance you will find the fare gates, for use by commuters of the area. The multifunction pathway can also be reached by passing through to the other side.

The public art swooping through the main entrance of Hurdman Station.

To the right of the main entrance is a car drop off and pick up loop, a new feature of Hurdman. (Also sometimes known as a Kiss and Go).

Looking inside the station, you can see the stairs and escalators, that will bring passengers up to the elevated platform level.

Looking up towards the platforms.

Elevators are positioned to both sides of the platforms, to give access to the bus loop below.

Stairs leading up to the westbound platform.

And the stairs leading up to the eastbound platform.

Notice the very geometric glass paneling for the stairs.

Looks even more eye catching in person. Very nice!

Looking at the elevated tracks and guideway from the bus loop.

The station in the near distance.

And the tracks heading towards Lees Station.

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Snapshot of Lees Station - January 10, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

The entrance of Lees Station.

Interestingly, the station lantern has the logo but the station name LEES has been removed, sometime since our last visit.

Fare vending machines and station entrance.

Side angle shot.

Looking into the station and the platforms from the rear.

The glass panels integrate the public art of the station.

The multifunction pathway runs behind the glass panel wall.

The pathway continues towards uOttawa Station and beyond.

Looking at the station from the Lees Avenue overpass. The multifunction pathway is to the right.

The elevator cages flank both sides of the tracks and platforms.

The track and guideway leading from Hurdman to Lees Station.

And in the opposite direction to cross the Rideau River and reach Hurdman Station.

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Snapshot of uOttawa Station - January 9, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

uOttawa station entrance from the University of Ottawa campus.

Fare vending machines.

The main entrance in the underpass.

Elevators and stairs located to both sides of the entrance.

The pedestrian underpass.

Westbound platform entrance, accessed from the campus.

The platforms.

Note the power cabling feeding the overhead catenary system that powers the trains.

At the eastern end of the station, stairs that descend, to cross between platforms.

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Snapshot of Rideau Station - January 9, 2019

Shane Seguin

STAGE 1 LRT - Snapshot Updates

Entrance at corner of Sussex and Rideau.

Station entrance to the left, Rideau Centre entrance to the right.

A peek through the doors, you can see the escalators.

And the stairs.

The interior entrance to the station from Rideau Centre, in between Farm Boy and Shoppers Drug Mart.

The Rideau Station sign on the floor, waiting to be installed.

And the elevators from within Rideau Centre, located next to EBX (EB Games) and across from Tim Hortons.

Looking up Rideau Street towards Wellington.

And towards King Edward. You can see the other station entrance under the blue glass building (ScotiaBank). Unfortunately, no additional photos at this time as work vehicles blocked the view from up close.

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