In this episode, the Humans dive further into the troubled history of Ottawa's O-Train Confederation Line project. Transit expert Declan joins to explore the challenges faced by this notorious project, sharing lessons for improving transit initiatives in other cities. This episode explores the 2010 municipal election, the procurement model's impact, train quality issues, testing problems, and the influence of a secretive cabal known as the "WhatsApp Group."

Show Notes

Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry
O-Train Interactive System Map
O-Train System map (As of the time of recording)
O-Train Phase 2 map
2010 Ottawa municipal election
Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Investments
AMF, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board and KKR become new shareholders in Caruna alongside Elo
Indian toll roads: Investing in India’s infrastructure to boost economic growth
European Airports: Creating runway for a more prosperous and sustainable future
Alstom was 'pushing the limit' of what a light rail car can do, inquiry hears
The Citadis Dualis began service in 2019
1,200 Japanese workers convert above-ground train to subway line in a matter of hours