LRV1124 has rejoined the known worlds.
Unique Trains Seen (last 7 days): 23 | (last 14 days): 23.
3 Trains have returned from long absence in the last 30 days.
Full details : tracker.railfans.ca
Next week’s video… Discussing the new Mobilité Infra Québec and the Gatineau Tramway with CEO Renée Amilcar.
The supply of these T20 axles is also no where near infinite, so it is not clear how many will actually make their way to Ottawa and how large of an impact this will have as a result.
Our source tells us that this should be seen as a shortcut to get more trains back in service more quickly, rather than an actual solution to the existing problems. Replacing an axle is quicker than replacing CBA units, so really a time saving exercise for the most part.
Swapping an axle (2 CBA at a time) will be a lot faster than swapping CBAs.
Metrolinx is sending some axles to Ottawa to help restore full O-Train Line 1 service. No doubt coming from the Finch West LRT that use the same trains. Important to note that the Toronto axles are T20 versions of the same axle used here. Same bearings. A minor modification to mitigate spline wear.
The REM's next branch, heading west to Anse-à-l'Orme is planned to open on Monday, May 18th! With 14km of new track, mostly elevated, it promises to revolutionize transit in the west of the island of Montreal, while providing amazing views of the surrounding area. Full details below.
Rail Fans Canada takes you trackside for an in-depth update on Ottawa’s expanding LRT system. In this April 2026 video, we show the latest progress on the O-Train Stage 2 West Extension, stretching from Tunney's Pasture Station to Algonquin in Nepean, and Moodie towards Kanata. youtu.be/RFIOMbTOFk8
LRV 1126 re-entered service last night, and served this morning's AM Peak Period. Welcome back! This brings us to 23 trains spotted in service in the last 7 days!
Rail Fans Canada has published its brief to ALTO’s public consultation.
Our view is simple: Canada should build dedicated high-speed rail in the Québec–Toronto corridor, and do it right.
www.railfans.ca/news/brief-s...
New speed improvements and transit priority are speeding up Toronto’s Line 5 Eglinton. I just did the end-to-end trip in 44.5 mins, down from 55 mins on opening day.
- that’s ~19% faster
- we had to wait for a few lights
- opportunity to reduce times even more w/dynamic TSP
Fare paid zones, no this is new from the O-Train.
There are already severa stations like this. You don’t need to double tap. If you do it on a bus it would refuse saying it was too close to the initial tap, but since the second tap isn’t required then not an issue.
Rail Fans Canada takes you trackside for an in-depth update on the O-Train Stage 2 Eastern Extension. Get a close-up look at station design and layout, and what’s coming next as this vital light rail extension moves closer to completion.
youtu.be/Hq_Ykn_S0LY
Please note, there will not be a new video releasing tomorrow (Monday). Aiming to have a new video for Tuesday/Wednesday this week. Thank you for your understanding.
Canadians support high-speed rail.
A March 2026 survey from Abacus Data found 62% support for building it, versus 18% opposition.
Even a survey commissioned by opponents still shows majority support.
Read more:
www.railfans.ca/article/cana...
BREAKING NEWS : Stage 2 East Opening Date and Start of Trial Running Revealed. After a chase, evading and escaping from the OC Senior Management SSPD, we finally have in our hands, details on when O-Train Stage 2 East will open, along with the start of Trial Running. youtube.com/shorts/GDF6r...
Interesting to Note: “21 trains available” has been the weekly message—but over the past 14 days, 22 unique trains have actually been seen in service, showing fleet rotation. Also notable: LRV 1130 returned this Monday after 2+ months out. Get the complete picture here: tracker.railfans.ca
This PM Peak, share your train or those you see while you commute home. It's quick and easy, just go to www.railfans.ca/traintracker...
Good news to share... LRV 1130 has rejoined the in-service fleet this morning. It has not been seen in service since at least January 22nd. Catch the latest details of the in-service fleet on our tracker.railfans.ca
FYI: There will be no new video this Monday. New videos will resume the following week.
Dazzle your living room TV with our live night scenes of the O-Train, as seen at Bayview and Cyrville Stations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ9R... & www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0BH...
O-Train Line 1 is open for business.
While there was some legitimate speculation and fear it might have closed as of tomorrow (Saturday), this will not be the case.
Rick Leary, formerly the CEO of the TTC in Toronto, as been selected as the new General Manager of Transit Services in Ottawa, effective today.
Special thank you to Troy Charter for serving as Interim GM these past months.
tracker.railfans.ca
We understand there are ongoing technical concerns related to wheel bearings & axle components. While no official announcement has been made, these issues are being closely monitored & could influence near-term service decisions. We will continue to follow and will update as info becomes available.
Over the past 2 months, O-Train Line 1 has generally met its target of 15 trains in service during peak periods. However, over the past week, service levels have declined, with between 12-14 trains operating during AM and PM peaks. This reduction may impact frequency & overall capacity for riders.
Are they still testing trains in the East on the O-Trains Stage 2 extension? Yes they are!!! If you spot a train east of Blair, please share it on our tracker by visiting tracker.railfans.ca
Take a timelapse ride from Deux-Montagnes to Brossard and back on Montreal's Réseau Express Métropolitain, and the Alstom Metropolis rail vehicles. youtu.be/yrvFFVXZY8o
Exo Entrusts Transdev Canada Inc. with Rail Rolling Equipment Operation and Maintenance. Transdev Canada will be responsible for train operations, the maintenance of locomotives and passenger cars, as well as the upkeep of yards and maintenance centers.
www.railfans.ca/news/exo-ent...
