New Trim LRT Station a hit with future Transpo riders

Visitors got a first look at Trim Station during Doors Open Ottawa, as OC Transpo showcased the soon-to-open O-Train East Extension Saturday, June 7, 2025. The station features over 1,000 Park & Ride spaces, a dedicated bus loop, and a pedestrian bridge over Highway 174, connecting to train platforms in the highway median. Photo by ASHLEY FRASER /POSTMEDIAArticle content

Dozens of visitors, including many families checked out the almost ready-for-action Trim LRT station Saturday.

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And by all appearances they liked what they saw.

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“When (Trim) opens, it’s going to be a gamechanger,” said Kim LeBrun, 46, who described herself as one of OC Transpo’s “top fans.”

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Trim is part of the Line 1 East Extension and is one of five stations being added after Blair Station, currently the last stop on the Confederation Line. It’s the final stop after a series of stations that also includes Montréal, Jeanne d’Arc, Convent Glen, and Place d’Orléans.

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The extension will add more than 12.5 kilometres of train tracks to connect to communities including Orléans, Blackburn Hamlet and Beacon Hill.

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The neighbourhood around Trim is relatively new development with not much happening around it. It has a covered pedestrian bridge connecting riders to the trains above Highway 174.

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To get to Trim Station, there are over 1,000 Park and Ride spaces, two bus routes and several bike racks and pathways.

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While specific dates have not been determined, the new East extension is anticipated to be open in late 2025.

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LeBrun, who has been a transit rider for nearly 32 years, said she had been waiting a while for the station to open to make her commute even faster.

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“I am going to enjoy it when it opens up,” she said.

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While the station is still under construction, visitors were allowed to get a tour of a future transit line and to learn from train operators about their control systems. Outside the station, OC Transpo employees set up games for chances to win “goodies”.

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Spencer Wang-Marceau, a nine-year-old train enthusiast, said his favourite parts of the event were the sounds of the train and looking at the control room.

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“I can’t wait for it to go from Tunney’s Pasture to Trim,” Spencer said. His father, David Marceau, said Spencer was most excited about meeting OC Owl, OC Transpo’s mascot.

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Admittedly, Spencer said it had been hard to adjust to OC Transpo’s New Way to Bus program, which he said has cut a crucial route for him on his way to school.

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“I wish they kept the old bus routes, like the 93 Hurdman,” he said. “It was always in a minute and I wouldn’t have to wait 27 minutes.”

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David said they were looking forward to the Line 1 East Extension opening because of its proximity to Petrie Island Beach.

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“We enjoy the view. It’s a beautiful view,” David said. “We’d be able to come here faster to go to the island and go swimming or fishing.” Conveniently, Spencer already had his fishing rod tucked in his backpack.