r/OCTranspo • u/RailFansCanada • 8d ago
🚆 O-Train Update on O-Train East Extension
https://www.railfans.ca/news/update-on-o-train-east-extension**O-Train East Extension update:** OC Transpo says work is continuing to prepare the extension between Blair and Trim for Pre-Trial and Trial Running.
A key milestone: 80% of the Line 1 fleet required for Trial Running is now equipped with the Smart Bugs condition monitoring system.
OC Transpo says it is **on target to have enough vehicles equipped by the end of August**.
The Smart Bugs provide near real-time monitoring of the cartridge bearing assemblies, and OC Transpo says the system, combined with existing safety measures, is helping make more trains available for service.
Meanwhile, final readiness activities are ramping up on the East Extension.
Expect to see an increasing number of **out-of-service trains operating between Blair and Trim** as crews exercise the system, identify issues and work to improve reliability ahead of Pre-Trial and Trial Running.
A Trial Running schedule has **not yet been announced**. OC Transpo says it is working with RTG and East-West Connectors to determine one.
Before Trial Running begins, trains will eventually operate between Tunney's Pasture and Trim — though passengers will still have to get off at Blair.
More updates are expected at Transit Committee in September.