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0:00 [Music] Title animation YOUR FUTURE O-TRAIN NETWORK
OC Transpo logo
Stage 2 logo
0:04 A stylised grey map of Ottawa appears on screen; the existing O-Train Line 1 and Line 2 animate onto the map in grey. Existing O-Train Network
0:09 The O-Train East Extension animates onto the map. O-Train East Extension (logo)
Blair – Trim
0:14 The O-Train West Extension animates onto the map. O-Train West Extension (logo)
Tunney’s Pasture – Moodie and Algonquin
0:19 The O-Train South Extension animates onto the map. O-Train South Extension (logo)
Greenboro – Limebank
South Keys – Airport
0:25 The future O-Train Line 1 on the map turns red and the number 1 appears along its length. 1 Algonquin – Trim
0:27 The future O-Train Line 3 on the map turns gold and the number 3 appears along its length. 1 Algonquin – Trim
3 Moodie – Trim
0:31 The future O-Train Line 2 on the map turns green and the number 2 appears along its length. 1 Algonquin – Trim
3 Moodie – Trim
2 Bayview – Limebank
0:34 The future O-Train Line 4 on the map turns blue and the number 4 appears along its length; all four lines are now coloured and numbered on the map. 1 Algonquin – Trim
3 Moodie – Trim
2 Bayview – Limebank
4 South Keys – Airport


Each colour is distinct, to help you navigate the system.
0:41 All station locations appear on the map. Station names provide geographic identifiers to help you find your way on the O-Train network.
0:47 The view zooms in on the O-Train West Extension and flies east along Line 3 to reveal the first four western station names on Line 3. Graphics of station names:
Moodie
Bayshore
Pinecrest
Queensview
0:53 The view zooms over to reveal the first two western station names on Line 1. Graphics of station names:
Algonquin
Iris
0:56 The view zooms over to Lincoln Fields, where Line 1 and Line 3 begin sharing stations, and flies east along Line 1 and Line 3 revealing all station names. Graphics of station names:
Lincoln Fields
New Orchard
Sherbourne
Kìchì Sìbì
Westboro
Tunney’s Pasture
Bayview
Pimisi
Lyon
Parliament
Rideau
uOttawa
Lees
Hurdman
Tremblay
St-Laurent
Cyrville
Blair
Montréal
Jeanne d’Arc
Convent Glen
Place d’Orléans
1:29 The view zooms back out then into the O-Train South Extension, travelling north along the Line 2 as it reveals the first three station names on Line 2. Graphics of station names:
Limebank
Bowesville
Leitrim
1:36 The first two station names on Line 4 are revealed. Graphics of station names:
Airport
Uplands
1:41 The view continues travelling north along Line 2, revealing station names along the way. Graphics of station names:
South Keys
Greenboro
Walkley
Mooney’s Bay
Carleton
Dow’s Lake
Corso Italia
Bayview
1:52 The view zooms back out to reveal the entire map with all station names indicated; a key to the map appears in the top left of the screen. Your Future O-Train Network
41 Stations
77% of Ottawa residents within 5 km of O-Train
2:02 OC Transpo logo animates. OC Transpo logo

The new lines

We have finished selecting the names for Stage 2's 24 new O-Train stations. Let's take a look at the Lines that will serve those stations once Stage 2 construction is complete.

O-Train service will run as four lines serving 41 stations:

  • Line Route icon for O-Train Line 11 will run between Trim Station and Algonquin Station.
  • Line Route icon for O-Train Line 22 will run to Limebank Station and connect with Line 1 and 3 at Bayview Station.
  • Line Route icon for O-Train Line 33 will run parallel to Line 1 from Trim Station to Lincoln Fields Station, then branch off towards Moodie Station.
  • Line Route icon for O-Train Line 44 will run to Airport Station and connect with Line 2 at South Keys Station.

Line colour selection takes into consideration legibility and contrast, and the new colours are distinguishable from the other service type colours for customers with the most common forms of colour-blindness. The use of numbers together with colours and symbols in all signage allows customers with more visual impairment and those who cannot detect any contrast to be able to identify and distinguish the different services. The chosen colours work well in the many formats in which they will appear, including digital screens, print information, maps and station signage under normal, low light and backlit conditions.

Future O-Train network map

Stage 2 station names

Transit station names are effective when they provide clear location information that helps customers to find their way to their destinations.

Names for the new O-Train Stage 2 stations have been selected based on discussion with ward Councillors, the results of public consultation, and with the guidance of a working group convened by the Chair of the Transit Commission. When choosing the stations names, we considered if the name was:

  • A meaningful geographic reference
  • Easy to understand in English and French
  • Easy to pronounce
  • Easy to write
  • Unique from other stations and city locations
  • An established Transitway station name

Select one of the following areas (east, west, or south) to read more about the station names in that region of the city:

East

Line 1 and 3 will run to Trim Station in the east.

Names and details of new O-Train stations in the east end
Station name Details Line
Montréal
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 1Line 1 Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3
Jeanne d’Arc
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 1Line 1 Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3
Convent Glen
  • This station has been called Orléans Boulevard during project planning
  • Named after the neighbourhood where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 1Line 1 Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3
Place d’Orléans
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the adjacent shopping centre
Route icon for O-Train Line 1Line 1 Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3
Trim
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 1Line 1 Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3

South

In the south, Line 2 will run to Limebank Station. Line 4 will run between South Keys Station and Airport Station.

Names and details of new O-Train stations in the south end
Station name Details Line
Corso Italia
  • This station has been called Gladstone during project planning
  • Uses the ceremonial name for the parallel Preston Street
  • Provides reference to the station location in the heart of Little Italy
Route icon for O-Train Line 2Line 2
Dow’s Lake / Lac Dow
  • Replaces the current station name Carling
  • Named for the adjacent major destination and neighbourhood
Route icon for O-Train Line 2Line 2
Walkley
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 2Line 2
South Keys
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 2Line 2Route icon for O-Train Line 4Line 4
Leitrim
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 2Line 2
Bowesville
  • Named after the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 2Line 2
Limebank
  • Named after the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 2Line 2
Uplands
  • Named after the area and the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 4Line 4
Airport / Aéroport
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the adjacent Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Route icon for O-Train Line 4Line 4

West

In the west, Line 1 will run to Algonquin Station. Line 3 will run to Moodie Station.

Names and details of new O-Train stations in the west end
Station name Details Line
Westboro
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the neighbourhood in which the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 1Line 1 Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3
Kìchì Sìbì
  • Replaces the current station name Dominion
  • Named after the adjacent Ottawa River
  • Consistent with the nearby Kitchissippi Lookout
  • Uses the accepted Algonquin spelling
Route icon for O-Train Line 1Line 1 Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3
Sherbourne
  • This station has been called Cleary during project planning
  • Named after the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 1Line 1 Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3
New Orchard
  • Named after the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 1Line 1 Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3
Lincoln Fields
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the neighbourhood where the station is located and the adjacent shopping centre
Route icon for O-Train Line 1Line 1 Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3
Iris
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 1Line 1
Algonquin
  • Replaces the current station name Baseline
  • Named after the adjacent Algonquin College campus
Route icon for O-Train Line 1Line 1
Queensview
  • Named after the adjacent street
Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3
Pinecrest
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3
Bayshore
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the neighbourhood where the station is located and the adjacent shopping centre
Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3
Moodie
  • Continuing to use the established station name
  • Named after the cross-street where the station is located
Route icon for O-Train Line 3Line 3

Customers will be able to get to Stage 2 O-Train stations just like they do today, including by bus, bike, Park & Ride and on foot.

Read more about Stage 2 on ottawa.ca