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OC Transpo’s Line 1 (Confederation) is updating manual door procedures to improve reliability and comfort. Doors will use manual mode at terminus stations, remain automatic at intermediate stops, and operators must follow strict safety steps during holds and dwell times. 🚈 (as per internal memo).
January 17, 2026 at 7:08 PM
OC Transpo’s Line 1 (Confederation) is updating manual door procedures to improve reliability and comfort. Doors will use manual mode at terminus stations, remain automatic at intermediate stops, and operators must follow strict safety steps during holds and dwell times. 🚈 (as per internal memo).
After the day’s heavy snowfall, Rideau Transit Maintenance was out in full force in the evening, removing the accumulated snow from the track and guideway of @octranspo.com O-Train Line 1, as seen here near Cyrville Station.
January 16, 2026 at 1:12 PM
After the day’s heavy snowfall, Rideau Transit Maintenance was out in full force in the evening, removing the accumulated snow from the track and guideway of @octranspo.com O-Train Line 1, as seen here near Cyrville Station.
Introducing the first Rail Fans Canada enamel pin, the start of The Heritage Series.
Series 0: Identity is inspired by historic Canadian rail graphics, drawing on bold colours, classic typography, and the visual clarity that defined railway design for decades.
Series 0: Identity is inspired by historic Canadian rail graphics, drawing on bold colours, classic typography, and the visual clarity that defined railway design for decades.
January 13, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Introducing the first Rail Fans Canada enamel pin, the start of The Heritage Series.
Series 0: Identity is inspired by historic Canadian rail graphics, drawing on bold colours, classic typography, and the visual clarity that defined railway design for decades.
Series 0: Identity is inspired by historic Canadian rail graphics, drawing on bold colours, classic typography, and the visual clarity that defined railway design for decades.
Today marks the 1 Year Anniversary of the opening of O-Train Lines 2 and 4.
January 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Today marks the 1 Year Anniversary of the opening of O-Train Lines 2 and 4.
🚆📸 The RailFans Gallery is now open!
We’ve launched a new photo gallery where railfans can share their favourite train, station, and rail shots.
✔ Submit by registering on the forum
✔ Or upload as a guest—no account needed
Got a photo worth sharing? We’d love to see it.
forum.railfans.ca/gallery/
We’ve launched a new photo gallery where railfans can share their favourite train, station, and rail shots.
✔ Submit by registering on the forum
✔ Or upload as a guest—no account needed
Got a photo worth sharing? We’d love to see it.
forum.railfans.ca/gallery/
January 2, 2026 at 11:50 PM
🚆📸 The RailFans Gallery is now open!
We’ve launched a new photo gallery where railfans can share their favourite train, station, and rail shots.
✔ Submit by registering on the forum
✔ Or upload as a guest—no account needed
Got a photo worth sharing? We’d love to see it.
forum.railfans.ca/gallery/
We’ve launched a new photo gallery where railfans can share their favourite train, station, and rail shots.
✔ Submit by registering on the forum
✔ Or upload as a guest—no account needed
Got a photo worth sharing? We’d love to see it.
forum.railfans.ca/gallery/
Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year in 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year in 2026!
**Happy Holidays from all of us at Rail Fans Canada!**
As another year wraps up, we want to thank all of you who watched, shared, commented, and joined us in exploring Canada’s railways and transit systems.
Wishing you all a safe, relaxing holiday season, and an exciting year ahead on the rails.
As another year wraps up, we want to thank all of you who watched, shared, commented, and joined us in exploring Canada’s railways and transit systems.
Wishing you all a safe, relaxing holiday season, and an exciting year ahead on the rails.
December 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
**Happy Holidays from all of us at Rail Fans Canada!**
As another year wraps up, we want to thank all of you who watched, shared, commented, and joined us in exploring Canada’s railways and transit systems.
Wishing you all a safe, relaxing holiday season, and an exciting year ahead on the rails.
As another year wraps up, we want to thank all of you who watched, shared, commented, and joined us in exploring Canada’s railways and transit systems.
Wishing you all a safe, relaxing holiday season, and an exciting year ahead on the rails.
RFC on CBC Radio today! 🚆
@dbellerive.ca will be on Ontario Today this Tuesday (Dec 23) from 12–1 PM talking train travel in Canada — the good, the bad, and everything in between. Tune in and call with your train stories!
@dbellerive.ca will be on Ontario Today this Tuesday (Dec 23) from 12–1 PM talking train travel in Canada — the good, the bad, and everything in between. Tune in and call with your train stories!
December 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
RFC on CBC Radio today! 🚆
@dbellerive.ca will be on Ontario Today this Tuesday (Dec 23) from 12–1 PM talking train travel in Canada — the good, the bad, and everything in between. Tune in and call with your train stories!
@dbellerive.ca will be on Ontario Today this Tuesday (Dec 23) from 12–1 PM talking train travel in Canada — the good, the bad, and everything in between. Tune in and call with your train stories!
New Video Monday Morning….
December 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
New Video Monday Morning….
Full speed ahead: Ottawa–Montreal chosen as starting point for Alto High-Speed Rail. Construction of the Ottawa-Montreal segment is expected to begin in 2029. Beginning in January 2026, Alto will begin a comprehensive three-month consultation process.
forum.railfans.ca/topic/1171-f...
forum.railfans.ca/topic/1171-f...
December 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Full speed ahead: Ottawa–Montreal chosen as starting point for Alto High-Speed Rail. Construction of the Ottawa-Montreal segment is expected to begin in 2029. Beginning in January 2026, Alto will begin a comprehensive three-month consultation process.
forum.railfans.ca/topic/1171-f...
forum.railfans.ca/topic/1171-f...
Welcome back to the Rail Fans Canada Forums! The community is officially open again (after having closed in 2022), and we’re thrilled to have you here. Explore the topics, join the discussions, and help shape the next chapter of rail-focused conversation in Canada. forum.railfans.ca!
December 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Welcome back to the Rail Fans Canada Forums! The community is officially open again (after having closed in 2022), and we’re thrilled to have you here. Explore the topics, join the discussions, and help shape the next chapter of rail-focused conversation in Canada. forum.railfans.ca!
Explore McGill REM Station — the network’s second busiest stop after Gare Centrale. Take a walkthrough with us to see its layout, design features, and what riders can expect as they move through this key hub in downtown #Montreal. 🎥 youtu.be/z23j0sY5tl4
December 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Explore McGill REM Station — the network’s second busiest stop after Gare Centrale. Take a walkthrough with us to see its layout, design features, and what riders can expect as they move through this key hub in downtown #Montreal. 🎥 youtu.be/z23j0sY5tl4
The sights at @octranspo.com Cyrville never seem to disappoint.
December 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The sights at @octranspo.com Cyrville never seem to disappoint.
Take a walk through Édouard-Montpetit REM Station — the deepest transit station in Canada at 72 metres underground. We explore its unique design, massive vertical space, and the connection to the Blue Line. Check out the full walkthrough video! 🚇👇 youtu.be/CGP62GLJqvQ
December 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Take a walk through Édouard-Montpetit REM Station — the deepest transit station in Canada at 72 metres underground. We explore its unique design, massive vertical space, and the connection to the Blue Line. Check out the full walkthrough video! 🚇👇 youtu.be/CGP62GLJqvQ
Good morning Ottawa!
December 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Good morning Ottawa!
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.