In this episode, the humans and transit expert Declan explore the notorious grand opening of the Ottawa O-Train Confederation Line. They dive deep into some of the issues, including malfunctioning doors and track problems, while discussing recommendations for improvement suggested by the official inquiry.

Show notes

SH85: The O-Train Odyssey: Ottawa's Transit History and the 2001 Pilot (Part 1)
SH86: Fake it till you make it (The O-Train Odyssey—Part 2)
Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry
O-Train Interactive System Map
O-Train System map (As of time of recording)
O-Train Phase 2 map
This Man's Face Is Everyone In Ottawa Right Now
Ardbeg Ten Years Old
Carling Ice
Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Virtual Open House - November 9, 2023
The World's Newest Metro is Here! | Montreal REM
Woe-train: Ottawa's LRT troubles, by the numbers
Bogies, bearings and greasing the rails: Solutions for Ottawa's beleaguered LRT
OC Transpo officials say 56 of 103 recommendations from LRT inquiry have been implemented so far
Incidents Affecting LRT Vehicles and Services Report to Transit Commission on 12 October 2023
LRT Disruption – Root Cause Review Report to Transit Commission on 12 October 2023
O-Train can 'easily' provide the service with a single-car train, OC Transpo boss says
LRT root-cause review raises more questions than it answers
Transit Long Range Financial Plan Update