Confederation Line

Global Light Rail Projects Report and Database 2020-2035

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 9, 2020

Key benefits to the buyers:

Key Points: 
  • Key benefits to the buyers:
    Get the latest region-wise expected investment in light rail projects by 2025, 2030 and 2035
    Explore opportunities for construction, consulting, and supply of rolling stock, fare systems, signalling system, etc., available in the database as part of 280 upcoming light rail projects
    Receive comprehensive analysis of projects by type (expansion, modernisation, upcoming), status (feasibility stage, planning stage, tendering stage, under construction), and expected completion (2025, 2030 and 2035)
    Learn about planned investment and component requirements (fare system, rolling stock, signalling and communications technology)
    Get the market outlook for light rail and station development and the forecast of expected demand for rolling stock, signalling and fare system
    Part 1 of the report will provide an analysis of the opportunities in terms of geographic region, cost, development stage (planned, in procurement, or under construction), and type of project (new line of an existing system, extension of existing line, or new system).
  • 1.4 Analysis of fare system, rolling stock and technology
    Each project profile will include information on developer/operator, network length, connections with other public transport modes, route, number of stations, expected ridership, project type, planned service frequency, expected opening, planned fare system, capital cost, planned rolling stock, sources of funds, track and power, key contractors, planned signalling technology, key contact person for the project and additional information.

TELUS to provide free Wi-Fi and cellular service on O-Train Confederation Line

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 12, 2019

TELUS will provide free, unlimited Wi-Fi at the start of the O-Train Confederation Line service in the three downtown, underground Line 1 stations platform and door to door cellular service through the entire system including the downtown tunnel, ensuring customers wont miss calls or be disconnected during their short time underground.

Key Points: 
  • TELUS will provide free, unlimited Wi-Fi at the start of the O-Train Confederation Line service in the three downtown, underground Line 1 stations platform and door to door cellular service through the entire system including the downtown tunnel, ensuring customers wont miss calls or be disconnected during their short time underground.
  • There will be a continuous cellular connection, including between stations and in the 2.5-kilometre tunnel, for all passengers.
  • The O-Train Confederation Line is a $2.13-billion transit project, jointly funded by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.
  • Thanks to a great partnership with TELUS, I am pleased to announce free Wi-Fi in our downtown, underground light-rail transit stations, and cellular service across the entire Confederation Line.