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[sseguin]

Why Stage 2 East Isn't Open Yet: The Story Behind the Delay.

If you've been wondering why the extension still isn't carrying passengers despite looking complete, this video explains where the project stands today and what needs to happen next.

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[DarthVader_1961]

Originally Posted by sseguin

Why Stage 2 East Isn't Open Yet: The Story Behind the Delay.

If you've been wondering why the extension still isn't carrying passengers despite looking complete, this video explains where the project stands today and what needs to happen next.

• Video Link

Once the cartridge issue is resolved, will the go slow orders be removed?

[Kitchissippi]

So in short, the extension isn’t open yet because of some people’s incompetence somewhere in the chain.

[Truenorth00]

They are missing Canada Day. Bets on missing Labour Day?

[TransitZilla]

It won't be open by Labour Day but should open later in the fall.

[sseguin]

Based on our tracking projections, we are roughly estimating (based on the current trend of trains returning) that they will have enough to start Trial Running in September.

You can find the latest train counts by visiting our tracker at tracker.railfans.ca

[Truenorth00]

I am really curious how this might impact bus fleet plans. They seem to have been banking on Stage 2 East opening to reduce the required fleet size.

[FrostyMug]

There was a double train set on the extension yesterday. First time I've seen that in several months!

[Richard Eade]

Originally Posted by sseguin

Based on our tracking projections, we are roughly estimating (based on the current trend of trains returning) that they will have enough to start Trial Running in September.

You can find the latest train counts by visiting our tracker at tracker.railfans.ca

A good explanation of the eastern extension’s delay, in the video, Shane. And a nice, and useful, LRV-tracking Webpage. (Although perhaps a trend-line might be even more useful than an average line, in the top graphs. That might give a better idea of the rate of fleet growth.)

[An aside question: Do you happen to know which LRVs have the Smart Sensors on the axles? I am wondering if they are the reason for Alstom requesting LRVs to be pulled. Tracking the development progress and installation of the sensors might be an idea for a future investigative video. After all, you seem to do a far better job of presenting updates than OC Transpo does.]

[sseguin]

I'll see if I can add some logic to estimate a trend line. No guarantees on that.

For the smartbug, its about 3 trains from what i was last told.

[sseguin]

Answering Your Biggest Stage 2 East Questions | Trial Running, Bearings & What's Next
After our recent video explaining why Ottawa's Stage 2 East extension isn't open yet, many of you left excellent questions in the comments. In this follow-up, we answer some of the most common ones while also taking a look at the latest progress toward opening.

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Originally Posted by sseguin

Why Stage 2 East Isn't Open Yet: The Story Behind the Delay.

If you've been wondering why the extension still isn't carrying passengers despite looking complete, this video explains where the project stands today and what needs to happen next.

• Video Link

[Kitchissippi]

I took a peek inside Montreal station yesterday, and lo and behold, there's already a raccoon going through the turnstile

[urbanforest]

That is peak Ottawa.

Any idea why the grates on the floor wouldn’t be installed already, and why the tarp? Plus the mini sandbaggy tube thing. I wonder if they had issues with water last week…

[Kitchissippi]

Originally Posted by urbanforest

That is peak Ottawa.

Any idea why the grates on the floor wouldn’t be installed already, and why the tarp? Plus the mini sandbaggy tube thing. I wonder if they had issues with water last week…

Not entirely sure what's going on in there but there are a few of these empty square grid frames at the entrance. I wonder it these will be filled in with non-slip tiles or grates to mitigate people trudging in from the street with snow covered boots in the winter.

[Uhuniau]

Originally Posted by Kitchissippi

I took a peek inside Montreal station yesterday, and lo and behold, there's already a raccoon going through the turnstile

These farejumpers piss me off so bad! Even dressed like the THIEF that he is!

[Catenary]

Originally Posted by Kitchissippi

Not entirely sure what's going on in there but there are a few of these empty square grid frames at the entrance. I wonder it these will be filled in with non-slip tiles or grates to mitigate people trudging in from the street with snow covered boots in the winter.

If it's like Stage 1, they're grates and the concrete underneath is heated/drained. Helps keep the faregates from collecting slush and snow.

[Truenorth00]

Originally Posted by TransitZilla

It won't be open by Labour Day but should open later in the fall.

Bets.

Thanksgiving

Remembrance Day

Christmas

[Tesladom]

Originally Posted by Truenorth00

Bets.

Thanksgiving

Remembrance Day

Christmas

2026??

2027

2028

[J.OT13]

I'm thinking 2027 at this point. Doesn't seem like they've been able to increase train availability in a while.

[J.OT13]

Station update: Place d’Orléans temporary staircase remov

Stations: Place d’Orléans

Date effective: July 27, 2026

At the start of service on Monday, July 27, the temporary staircase between the pedestrian bridge and the bus platforms will be removed.

Customers will be able to access the bus platforms (A, B, C, D, E) from the new Place d'Orléans Station building using the stairs or elevator. Wayfinding signs will be installed to help you get around.

There will be no detours and no other impacts to service at Place d'Orléans.

Before July 27 vs after July 27:



https://ottawa.skyrisecities.com/forum/threads/o-train-east-west-line-1-line-3.37778/page-9