Leitrim station
light rail station in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Leitrim ( LEE-trəm) is a station on Line 2 of Ottawa's O-Train and on the system's bus network, and is located in the suburban community of Leitrim. Situated on Gilligan Road, it serves as a transportation hub connecting residents to downtown Ottawa and other parts of the city. Leitrim station opened on January 6, 2025, as part of Ottawa's extensive Stage 2 transit expansion project.
Station facilities
The station features two elevated side platforms and includes amenities such as sheltered waiting areas, bicycle shelters, and accessible parking spaces. The park-and-ride facility initially offers 290 spaces, with plans to expand to accommodate up to 925 vehicles in the future.
O-Train service
Leitrim is a key station on Line 2, serving the Findlay Creek community and surrounding areas. It features a fare-paid bus loop with multiple shelters and staff facilities, enabling integration between bus and rail services.
Service
Notes
Stop C is unused
During the early morning before the beginning of O-Train Line 2 service hours, Route 110 is extended from Limebank to Greenboro station but it does not serve any extra stops along the extension.
School route 699 is accessible at the intersection of Leitrim and Albion, providing transportation options for students of the St. Francis Xavier and Pierre-de-Blois high schools.
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