On Monday, July 20, 2026, the pedestrian bridge at Lincoln Fields Station between platforms 1A / 1B and 2A will be permanently closed.
There will be no changes to:
OC Transpo's fall service changes take effect on August 30. As part of the Customer-First Action Plan, significant improvements and enhancements will be included to support the return to work and school.
Over the summer, we'll be getting the word out about how we intend to meet the growing demand for better, faster, and safer transit.
What you can expect:
Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 19
Ride free to and from Bluesfest
Your event ticket includes free transit to and from LeBreton Flats. Show your wristband or pass to your driver. At a station, use the video chat function on ticket machines to get through the fare gate.
On June 13 and 14, trains were not in service on Lines 2 and 4 to allow for the completion of inspections and planned maintenance work.
The Next Stop Blog is here to recap the work that was done and share some behind-the-scenes footage of the maintenance.
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From July 1 until August 31, pre-teens and youth age 11-18 ride for free on OC Transpo buses, trains and Para Transpo. Where will you go?
Here are some highlights of your summer service:
This fall, approximately 3,560 students across 8 high schools who had service provided by OC Transpo will be transitioned to yellow school bus service.
OC Transpo will be working closely with its school transportation partners, Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) and the Consortium de transport scolaire d’Ottawa (CTSO), to identify opportunities to help transition students.
We're making improvements at Rideau Station to bring you a cleaner, safer and more welcoming experience.
Work will be ongoing through the end of the year and into 2027. While we're working, you may experience minor, temporary disruptions. Signage will be posted while work is taking place.
Don't get swept up in the crowd! Join the Next Stop Blog team for a refresher on transit safety at large events.
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OC Transpo’s customer-first action plan is focused on improving the customer experience at every step of the transit journey.
The 10-point action plan has four key areas of focus to drive results for customers:
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♫ Exciting news, Ottawa — your commute is about to get more melodical! ♫