The province is kicking in more than $1 billion in funding for phase two of Ottawa's light rail system, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne announced this morning. The extensions announced this morning will add 6.5 kilometres of track and three extra stations. The province previously contributed $600 million toward the $2.1 billion first phase of the light rail project, known as the Confederation Line: a 12.5-kilometre track that will run from Tunney's Pasture to Blair Station. The initial plan for phase two was to add 30 kilometres of new track to the first phase of light rail system expected to open in 2018, in addition to 19 new stations. Construction on phase two is expected to start in 2018 and be ready for passengers in 2023.

Source: CBC News June 03, 2016 13:52 UTC