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The TTC has announced Line 6 Finch West opens Dec 7!
The new LRT brings 18 stops from Finch West Station to Humber Polytechnic, connecting with TTC, GO, MiWay, YRT and Züm. Soft-opening hours: 6 a.m.–10 p.m., with bus service afterward. Big milestone for Toronto transit!
The new LRT brings 18 stops from Finch West Station to Humber Polytechnic, connecting with TTC, GO, MiWay, YRT and Züm. Soft-opening hours: 6 a.m.–10 p.m., with bus service afterward. Big milestone for Toronto transit!
November 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The TTC has announced Line 6 Finch West opens Dec 7!
The new LRT brings 18 stops from Finch West Station to Humber Polytechnic, connecting with TTC, GO, MiWay, YRT and Züm. Soft-opening hours: 6 a.m.–10 p.m., with bus service afterward. Big milestone for Toronto transit!
The new LRT brings 18 stops from Finch West Station to Humber Polytechnic, connecting with TTC, GO, MiWay, YRT and Züm. Soft-opening hours: 6 a.m.–10 p.m., with bus service afterward. Big milestone for Toronto transit!
Rail Fans Canada is going live this afternoon at 4pm for RailChat #12. We will reflect on the excitement and experience of the newly opened Deux-Montagnes branch of Montreal's REM, and answer your questions live from the chat during the stream. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HTT...
November 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Rail Fans Canada is going live this afternoon at 4pm for RailChat #12. We will reflect on the excitement and experience of the newly opened Deux-Montagnes branch of Montreal's REM, and answer your questions live from the chat during the stream. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HTT...
Declaration of Jean-Marc Arbaud, President and Chief Executive Officer, CDPQ Infra, concerning tragic accident overnight on the REM.
November 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Declaration of Jean-Marc Arbaud, President and Chief Executive Officer, CDPQ Infra, concerning tragic accident overnight on the REM.
Evening train home... have a great weekend ahead!
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Evening train home... have a great weekend ahead!
On November 14, CDPQ Infra officially inaugurated the new Deux-Montagnes branch of Montreal's REM, expanding the network to 19 stations and 50 km. Here’s a look back at the ceremony, special guests, and key moments from the inauguration this past Friday.
youtu.be/lljZd_q_g_k
youtu.be/lljZd_q_g_k
November 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
On November 14, CDPQ Infra officially inaugurated the new Deux-Montagnes branch of Montreal's REM, expanding the network to 19 stations and 50 km. Here’s a look back at the ceremony, special guests, and key moments from the inauguration this past Friday.
youtu.be/lljZd_q_g_k
youtu.be/lljZd_q_g_k
Overnight freezing rain meant ice on the catenary — but the O-Train was ready. We filmed an O-Train Line 1 LRV at Cyrville clearing the wire with its pantograph, throwing off visible sparks as it shaved off the ice layer. A neat look at real-world winter operations on an overhead-powered system.
November 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Overnight freezing rain meant ice on the catenary — but the O-Train was ready. We filmed an O-Train Line 1 LRV at Cyrville clearing the wire with its pantograph, throwing off visible sparks as it shaved off the ice layer. A neat look at real-world winter operations on an overhead-powered system.
Montreal's @remgrandmtl.bsky.social Newest Branch to Deux-Montagnes: First Look & Preview Ride. In this video, you can discover 2 of the new stations, along with the ride between them in both directions, from Deux-Montagnes to Pierrefonds-Roxboro.
youtu.be/68V5nRw3Vag
youtu.be/68V5nRw3Vag
November 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Montreal's @remgrandmtl.bsky.social Newest Branch to Deux-Montagnes: First Look & Preview Ride. In this video, you can discover 2 of the new stations, along with the ride between them in both directions, from Deux-Montagnes to Pierrefonds-Roxboro.
youtu.be/68V5nRw3Vag
youtu.be/68V5nRw3Vag
Covering the REM inauguration in Deux-Montagnes.
November 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Covering the REM inauguration in Deux-Montagnes.
Rail Fans Canada is covering today’s Inauguration event of the REM’s new branch to Deux-Montagnes. Follow along today as we share pictures and stay tuned for video tonight as we experience the line from Deux-Montagnes to Pierrefonds-Roxboro.
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Rail Fans Canada is covering today’s Inauguration event of the REM’s new branch to Deux-Montagnes. Follow along today as we share pictures and stay tuned for video tonight as we experience the line from Deux-Montagnes to Pierrefonds-Roxboro.
O-Train Line 4 - South Keys to the Airport and back (Roundtrip in Fall 2025)
youtu.be/IipeN2_Y6dk
In this video, we take a ride on-board O-Train Line 4, from South Keys Station, to the Airport, and then back. Travelling a length of 4km through 3 stations.
youtu.be/IipeN2_Y6dk
In this video, we take a ride on-board O-Train Line 4, from South Keys Station, to the Airport, and then back. Travelling a length of 4km through 3 stations.
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
O-Train Line 4 - South Keys to the Airport and back (Roundtrip in Fall 2025)
youtu.be/IipeN2_Y6dk
In this video, we take a ride on-board O-Train Line 4, from South Keys Station, to the Airport, and then back. Travelling a length of 4km through 3 stations.
youtu.be/IipeN2_Y6dk
In this video, we take a ride on-board O-Train Line 4, from South Keys Station, to the Airport, and then back. Travelling a length of 4km through 3 stations.
Do you live with a view of the O-Train, REM, exo, GO Train, or any other regular rail service in Canada? Would you be interested in hosting one of our cameras to live stream all the action? Send us a message or reach out to learn more!
November 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Do you live with a view of the O-Train, REM, exo, GO Train, or any other regular rail service in Canada? Would you be interested in hosting one of our cameras to live stream all the action? Send us a message or reach out to learn more!
Beautiful snow covered tracks and cityscape during the first snowfall and snowstorm of the season.
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Beautiful snow covered tracks and cityscape during the first snowfall and snowstorm of the season.
8,000 subscribers! We’re thrilled to see so many people sharing our love for Canada’s rail systems. Thank you for coming aboard and being part of this incredible journey! YouTube.railfans.ca
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 AM
8,000 subscribers! We’re thrilled to see so many people sharing our love for Canada’s rail systems. Thank you for coming aboard and being part of this incredible journey! YouTube.railfans.ca
After Monday's Westbound trip, it is now time to head back East. Catch us on the return trip as we ride O-Train Line 1 to Blair Station.
youtu.be/FeMzgx44J1s
youtu.be/FeMzgx44J1s
November 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
After Monday's Westbound trip, it is now time to head back East. Catch us on the return trip as we ride O-Train Line 1 to Blair Station.
youtu.be/FeMzgx44J1s
youtu.be/FeMzgx44J1s
Beautiful music during this special busking performance today at South Keys Station, organised by @envirocentre.bsky.social. Music provides a calm, pleasant atmosphere and ambiance to the transit experience. I hope busking becomes a permanent reality in Ottawa O-Train network. @octranspo.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Beautiful music during this special busking performance today at South Keys Station, organised by @envirocentre.bsky.social. Music provides a calm, pleasant atmosphere and ambiance to the transit experience. I hope busking becomes a permanent reality in Ottawa O-Train network. @octranspo.com
Riding the O-Train today and crossed paths with another RailFan @jleiper.bsky.social. Thank you for the great conversations during the ride.
October 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Riding the O-Train today and crossed paths with another RailFan @jleiper.bsky.social. Thank you for the great conversations during the ride.
Update: Stage 2 East Extension Testing and Commissioning and Line 1
Integration
Integration
October 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Update: Stage 2 East Extension Testing and Commissioning and Line 1
Integration
Integration
Sources indicate that Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) is expected to take over the O-Train East Extension on Oct 27. News on Substantial Completion is anticipated soon to support this milestone. Pre-trial running is planned on Nov 03, one week after substantial completion.
October 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Sources indicate that Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) is expected to take over the O-Train East Extension on Oct 27. News on Substantial Completion is anticipated soon to support this milestone. Pre-trial running is planned on Nov 03, one week after substantial completion.
It won’t be long now. The highly awaited addition of Orléans to the O-Train is nearly here.
October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It won’t be long now. The highly awaited addition of Orléans to the O-Train is nearly here.
Please note that our Bayview Station camera will be offline for approximately one week (but will return as soon as possible).
October 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Please note that our Bayview Station camera will be offline for approximately one week (but will return as soon as possible).
Looks like the Drone will be taking flight… stay tuned for some Snapshot Update videos on the O-Train’s East and West extensions.
October 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Looks like the Drone will be taking flight… stay tuned for some Snapshot Update videos on the O-Train’s East and West extensions.
Exciting news for OC Transpo! Oliver Monahan joins as AGM of Transit Services on Oct 14. With 25+ yrs leading transit globally—including London Underground & Arriva—he’ll drive innovation, reliability, and improved service.
October 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Exciting news for OC Transpo! Oliver Monahan joins as AGM of Transit Services on Oct 14. With 25+ yrs leading transit globally—including London Underground & Arriva—he’ll drive innovation, reliability, and improved service.
Announced today, Montreal’s REM will be opening its Deux-Montagnes branch this November. The following two branches, Anse-à-l’Orme next Spring 2026, and to the Airport in Fall 2027.
September 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Announced today, Montreal’s REM will be opening its Deux-Montagnes branch this November. The following two branches, Anse-à-l’Orme next Spring 2026, and to the Airport in Fall 2027.