Trillium Line to reopen in stages starting Monday, Jan. 6

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The long-awaited return of Ottawa's expanded north-south Trillium light rail line is coming Monday, Jan. 6.

However, it won't run seven days a week until at least February, city officials announced at a technical briefing Friday.

For at least two weeks, trains will run on weekdays only. Saturday service will be added for at least two more weeks, followed by full seven-day service. Under this schedule, trains won't run on Sundays until at least February 2025.