OC Transpo focusing on final ‘critical milestones’ before launching Trillium Line [Video]

OC Transpo is still not providing a launch date for the new north-south O-Train line, as it focuses on the final “critical milestones” to launch the new rail line that will connect downtown Ottawa and Riverside South.

Transit Services general manager Renée Amilcar told reporters Thursday afternoon that she plans to hold a technical briefing the week of Nov. 18 during which a firm launch date will be confirmed. 

“While we have not reached the finish line, we are in the home stretch. We are completing important activities that will help ensure the system will be ready for customers on day one,” Amilcar said.

While she would not comment on a specific date, Amilcar did say there would be a “soft launch” of the line when it is ready for passengers, and promised more information at the upcoming but presently unscheduled technical briefing.

In a memo to council, Amilcar says …