Construction begins for Ottawa's new light-rail line

Officials from Ottawa, Canada, met June 12 to lay the first track for the O-Train Confederation Line light-rail project.

Construction of the $2.1 billion, 7.7-mile line is expected to continue into 2017, according to a press release from Ottawa's City Councillor Riley Brockington. (All figures in Canadian dollars.)

The Confederation Line will be built along the Transitway's existing bus route, and will have 13 stations, including three contructed underground. It also will feature a maintenance and storage facility at Belfast Yard.

"Today’s milestone is another sign of momentum toward completing this world-class project on time and on budget," said Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson in a statement. ................(more)

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