@@tokyogamer5825 Not that impressive. Most of ottawa's system is on existing rail beds, and it's been a pretty major clusterfuck trying to get the system to run.
Great video. It's about time...I live in a neighbourhood where we were promised the OTrain in 2009. A mere three mayors and fifteen short years later, we're there! 😮
They actually use calcium chloride for the lines. It's the contractor that seemed to have not instructed the staff on how much to use as I've seen some stations with insane amounts and some with a reasonable amounts
Great video. Lots of cool stuff happening these days with respect to Canadian transit. Here in Vancouver, the Canada Line is getting a new infill station in Richmond. It's not a huge deal (just 1 station that mainly services some new condo developments. If you don't live in one of those, it's really only useful to visit a small handful of shops) but it opens tomorrow so it's still something I'm excited about.
Now that the OC rail network has been expanded without, according to the video, an overhead canopy at stations, will the service include a rail snowplow in its fleet?
Unlike the line 1 trains, the line 2 and 4 trains have small snowplows on the front. The LINT trains operated just fine through the winter for almost 20 years.
Can someone explain to me why they can't run lines 2/4 as one line with branches like the Canada Line YVR branch. It is mentioned in the video that it is technically possible to run trains from Bayview to the airport but they are choosing not to? Its good to see that the transfers are simple but you have to admit a one seat ride to the city centre would be preferable...
The issue is it would sacrifice frequency, because line 4 is short it's able to operate every 12 min, but lengthening the line would require more trains. If line 2 was branched it would have to reduce service towards limeabank which is where there's higher projected ridership than the airport
Basically lack of double tracking of the line on the north half, which is due to limited budget and some expensive bottlenecks (widening Dow's lake tunnel, the trench near Carling, bridges over the Rideau and Via tracks, tunnels under Heron and Walkey, etc). They can get around the issue in the future by double tracking where ever possible, or having one of the lines diverge, such as towards Hurdman/Billings Bridge along the other existing transitway.
The Uplands and Airport stations have shorter platforms that can only accommodate single-length LINT trains. Line 2 will mostly have FLIRT trains or double-length LINT trains.
very good "gentle kick" accesible buttons to the toilets at the stations. If the trains ring the bell every time they enter the station it is annoying and they should change regulations
It a VERY LONG time to get this done. But hey, hopefully, it will work. They seem to have tested this a whole lot, therefore, it should work.... but they open in January and the LRT tends to fail in cold weather. They bought trains for southern climates.... 🙃
The LINT and FLIRT trains are diesel, so they don't have the problem of ice buildup on catenary wires like the Alstom Citadis Spirit trains. They also have snowplows.
@ I will complain as that train added an extra 40 minutes on my commute, used to be 50 minutes Terry Fox to Metcalfe/Slater then a short walk now if I’m lucky it’ll take an hour and a half going but generally 2 hours coming home hence I don’t work downtown anymore. I see the new train system ran into problems today with the info systems breaking down.
@@tycanuck In case of doubt blame it on COVID. LRT phase 1 had no COVID yet it was almost 2 years late. The delay issues are more deeper than COVID. You need incentives in the contract. If your late there are penalties. Just like when they built the Champlain bridge, which was not late. Hey how does $100K/day sound? Do you think they would be late?
3 lines in ottawa before toronto even opens the eglinton crosstown! wow
I was just about to vent about the same thing. Eglinton is still yet to announce an opening date
@@tokyogamer5825 Not that impressive. Most of ottawa's system is on existing rail beds, and it's been a pretty major clusterfuck trying to get the system to run.
The extension of the REM in MTL before the Eglinton Crosstown 😂
@ Saigon Vietnam launched its metro yesterday. Construction started in 2009.
@@krisjones74 Incorrect. Line 1 was previously a BRT and the underground tunnel downtown did not exist. Keep being negative, though!
Glad to see some transit projects in Canada getting completed and fairly around the budget!
I wish could say the same about GTA!!
Ottawa’s LRT construction was a slow and painful mess but I’m glad to see transit is improving !
Back with another great video, thank you Jamie. If only Toronto could get lingering transit projects completed and open...sigh.
Doug Ford killed them 😢
Great coverage on this and I am a bit jealous that you’ve got to ride. I still have yet to ride line one
Thank you so much, I didn't know about that!!
Great video. It's about time...I live in a neighbourhood where we were promised the OTrain in 2009. A mere three mayors and fifteen short years later, we're there! 😮
Better late than never, right? (-:
Good lord how much salt do they need to use?
Isn’t it insane, you’d think that in a city known for snow, covered and/or heated walkways would have been the norm by design!
They actually use calcium chloride for the lines. It's the contractor that seemed to have not instructed the staff on how much to use as I've seen some stations with insane amounts and some with a reasonable amounts
so excited to use this in summer!
Great video. Lots of cool stuff happening these days with respect to Canadian transit.
Here in Vancouver, the Canada Line is getting a new infill station in Richmond. It's not a huge deal (just 1 station that mainly services some new condo developments. If you don't live in one of those, it's really only useful to visit a small handful of shops) but it opens tomorrow so it's still something I'm excited about.
Great job 👏
Nice detailing of line 4
The salt use on those platforms will cut their structural lifespan by about 50% 😅
Funny, 'cause it's true!😂
Down from 18 to 9 months
Now that the OC rail network has been expanded without, according to the video, an overhead canopy at stations, will the service include a rail snowplow in its fleet?
Unlike the line 1 trains, the line 2 and 4 trains have small snowplows on the front. The LINT trains operated just fine through the winter for almost 20 years.
You have such enthusiasm! How do you do it?
Even if a project has it's issues, a new transit line is still an improvement, which is very exciting!
Can someone explain to me why they can't run lines 2/4 as one line with branches like the Canada Line YVR branch. It is mentioned in the video that it is technically possible to run trains from Bayview to the airport but they are choosing not to? Its good to see that the transfers are simple but you have to admit a one seat ride to the city centre would be preferable...
The issue is it would sacrifice frequency, because line 4 is short it's able to operate every 12 min, but lengthening the line would require more trains. If line 2 was branched it would have to reduce service towards limeabank which is where there's higher projected ridership than the airport
Basically lack of double tracking of the line on the north half, which is due to limited budget and some expensive bottlenecks (widening Dow's lake tunnel, the trench near Carling, bridges over the Rideau and Via tracks, tunnels under Heron and Walkey, etc). They can get around the issue in the future by double tracking where ever possible, or having one of the lines diverge, such as towards Hurdman/Billings Bridge along the other existing transitway.
The Uplands and Airport stations have shorter platforms that can only accommodate single-length LINT trains. Line 2 will mostly have FLIRT trains or double-length LINT trains.
What is the service frequency gonna be?
12 minute headways. The single track sections limit headways, so more frequent service isn't possible without further double tracking.
kinda funny how most of Canada's major transit systems are missing line 3 at the moment and there should be more double tracking
very good "gentle kick" accesible buttons to the toilets at the stations. If the trains ring the bell every time they enter the station it is annoying and they should change regulations
That bell at Carleton U is not needed. Seems too loud for the nearby dorms
With the previous Trillium service you could hear the bells from Brewer Park.
It a VERY LONG time to get this done. But hey, hopefully, it will work. They seem to have tested this a whole lot, therefore, it should work.... but they open in January and the LRT tends to fail in cold weather. They bought trains for southern climates.... 🙃
These are Swiss trains, so they should handle the winter very well!
Line 3 out?
Line 3 is still under construction, should be open by 2027
3 trains to get to the airport.
Will it work though? Or will it be as flaky as our current train that doesn’t like the cold, the heat and seems to be out of action a lot
I'd expect much better reliability. The Stadler trains are Swiss, and designed for winter weather, and have operated smoothly during testing
Re: "...our current train that doesn't like the cold...", perhaps the OC authorities may consider to "retire" such rail equipment to Florida?
The LINT and FLIRT trains are diesel, so they don't have the problem of ice buildup on catenary wires like the Alstom Citadis Spirit trains. They also have snowplows.
There hasn't been an unplanned outage on line 1 for over 6 months. Stop complaining.
@ I will complain as that train added an extra 40 minutes on my commute, used to be 50 minutes Terry Fox to Metcalfe/Slater then a short walk now if I’m lucky it’ll take an hour and a half going but generally 2 hours coming home hence I don’t work downtown anymore. I see the new train system ran into problems today with the info systems breaking down.
Imagine if it opened on time 2.5 years ago. Imagine that!!!
Sure, if covid didn't cause massive delays.
@@tycanuck In case of doubt blame it on COVID. LRT phase 1 had no COVID yet it was almost 2 years late. The delay issues are more deeper than COVID. You need incentives in the contract. If your late there are penalties. Just like when they built the Champlain bridge, which was not late. Hey how does $100K/day sound? Do you think they would be late?
@@tycanuck If it makes you feel good, than go ahead believe that !