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Ottawa
Light Rail, light rail subway in planning 

The 8 km 5 station diesel powered O-Train, opened October 15, 2001. It is known as the O-Train because of an alternate scene in the Canadian version of When Harry Met Sally. It once considered using the slogan Its all about the O, but it was already taken.

There were many
plans for several extensions, including a spur to the airport. The most concrete plan wass a 30 km North-South line would have opened in 2009. Due to a mountain of controversy, plans were cancelled and fines were claimed by Siemens. As of early 2009 and continued debate, plans now call for an expansion of the existing line with a 3 km downtown subway where the train would switch from diesel to electric power. Plans are still on the table, ready to be shred.

The
last Ottawa streetcar ran in 1959.

Update October 2009: A light rail system for Ottawa
was approved. Some sources say the 2.1 billion dollar plan includes a downtown subway section. 

Councilman takes a ride on the RegioSprinter
Light Rail gets committee approval Public Transit in Ottawa
Unofficial home page
Official Home Page
Rapid Transit Expansion Study
Ottawa Streetcar 696 Restoration Group
Ottowalightrail.com
Le tramway diésel d'Ottawa va bon train - excellent fan page
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