On August 29, the Light Rail Sub-Committee received a detailed presentation on the progress of the south, east, and west O-Train Extensions.
You can watch our update here, view the latest construction progress video or check out our summary below:
In the south, work is progressing well at the Albion Yard Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) and on multiple rail bridges and guideway sections.
Final touches are being made at stations with wayfinding signage, and fare gates being installed at most stations. Track installation is close to completion and testing and commissioning has commenced.
Here are milestones to watch leading up to the opening of the O-Train South Extension:
Pictured above: Vehicle testing at Carleton Station
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In the east, work is ongoing on the stations, track, and other systems. Significant progress continues to be made in the stations and on the Place d’Orléans and Trim pedestrian bridges. Later this year, vehicle testing in the east is anticipated to begin.
Here are milestones coming up on the O-Train East Extension:
Pictured above: Jeanne d’Arc Station and track work is progressing well
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In the west, all stations are under construction and progress continues at the Corkstown Light Maintenance and Storage Facility (LMSF). In late July, the Queensview Pedestrian Bridge structure was successfully installed over Highway 417. Tunnel construction continues in Byron Linear Park and Connaught Park with concrete being poured to form the tunnel structure.
Here are milestones coming up on the O-Train West Extension:
Pictured above: Queensview Pedestrian Bridge structure installation was completed over a weekend in late-July.
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Stay informed of progress by visiting the Stage 2 website, following OC Transpo on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and signing up for the LRT newsletter.
The next update to the Light Rail Transit Sub-Committee will be in September.
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