2025 review
Remember when the O-Train extensions were just plans? 2025 changed everything.
We opened Lines 2 & 4 (hello, airport rail link!), powered up the East Extension for testing, rolled out the West’s first train, and completed station after station.
This is the story of how Ottawa moved toward a tripled rail network in one landmark year.
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OttaTalk
The OttaTalk team invited transit leaders into the studio to talk about Ottawa’s busiest room — the TOCC.
Hosts interviewed Director Joel Lemieux and Manager Brad Tubman about the command centre that handles 400,000 calls each year: no windows, but eyes on the entire city.
Go behind the scenes of the podcast with The Next Stop Blog!
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Lines 2 and 4 launched, ridership records shattered, and our buses got some serious glow-ups.
The Next Stop Blog is serving up OC Transpo's 2025 wrapped—think your year-end playlist, but with trains, art, and a lot more connections.
🎵🚌 Catch the full replay and relive the ride!
Missed the November 24 Transit Committee update?
The Next Stop Blog breaks it down:
Budget approved. Ridership at pandemic highs. Line 1 East Extension moving forward. Public Safety Strategy unveiled.
From fare changes to what's coming in 2026, here's everything you need to know about the decisions shaping your transit service.
We start preparing for winter service long before the first snowflakes fall.
Here’s a refresh on what we’ve done and what we’re planning as we gear up for another long winter in Canada’s capital.
🖥️Ever wonder who keeps octranspo.com running?
From sunrise service alerts to accessibility fixes, follow our web team through a typical day of turning complex transit info into clear, helpful content for thousands of riders.
💡 spoiler There's coffee, creativity, and a lot of care behind every page.
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We rebuilt our Accessibility page from scratch, with input from riders who actually use it.
Whether you use a mobility device, navigate by sound, need extra time, or support someone who does, this page puts the info you need front and center.
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A travelling tribute to honour those who have served and sacrificed for Canada.
Lest we forget.
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We took students, staff, and community partners 7.5 metres underground for an exclusive tour of Algonquin Station—the future west terminus of Line 1.
They saw newly laid tracks, vibrant green wall tiles reflecting Algonquin's colours, and the 67-metre enclosed bridge that will connect riders directly to campus.
Go behind the scenes on The Next Stop Blog.
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In the heart of the nation's capital and a bit beyond, hides a darker, more mysterious side. With roots stretching back to the lumber trade, political scandals, and tragic accidents, our city is full of ghosts, ghouls, and spirits that continue to send chills down the spines of locals and visitors alike.
Read More about Haunted places in Ottawa you can eerily visit with transit 👻