If you’re heading downtown on Canada Day, plan ahead and arrive early. July 1 is a busy day for transit, and OC Transpo will have extra service running throughout the day and into the evening. Service will be FREE ALL DAY. Transit service will run on a SPECIAL SCHEDULE with extra service on busy routes throughout the day and into the evening.
Have you ever heard of sun kinks?
No, they aren’t a garage band from Westboro. Sun kinks are an issue that all railways can encounter during periods of extreme heat.
Summers in Ottawa can get hot and when the temperatures climb above 30 degrees Celsius, procedures are in place to safely run trains on above ground sections of track.
Here is what you need to know about sun kinks and how we safely operate the O-Train during extremely hot temperatures.
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🚄A first for the West!
A test train just hit the tracks on the O-Train West Extension — a major step forward for Stage 2.
The Next Stop Blog has the story, why it matters, and what’s coming next as testing ramps up in Ottawa’s west end.
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On specific days between Friday, June 6 and Sunday, June 29, O-Train Line 1 will be partially or fully closed. This is for annual maintenance and work on the O-Train Line 1 east extension.
R1 replacement bus service will run during impacts to O-Train Line 1 to allow customers to continue their trips.
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Discover the highlights from AccessAbility Day!
Minibuses, apps, and conversations with customers — the Next Stop Blog takes you back to the Para Transpo Talk event held on May 29 at City Hall.
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"Pride in our nation, pride in our communities, pride in our peoples."
This year’s wrap celebrates being proud to live in a country that embraces and supports its diverse communities, including the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.