Station Type
Underground, line station
Platform Style
Side
Entrance/Exits
- Western entrance is on south side of Queen Street; east of Bank Street, next to the Sun Life building.
- Eastern entrance is on the south side of Queen Street; near O’Connor Street, next to World Exchange Plaza.
Theme
Confederation: This theme concept would incorporate design elements that recognise Ottawa’s role as the Nation’s Capital and could include symbols of Canadian identity and /or the unique cultures of each Province and Territory.
Description
Downtown East is a new underground station; that will replace a number of street level bus stations along the Transitway. This station will provide a principal connection to downtown Ottawa along Queen Street near O’Connor Street. The station will be located approximately 16 meters below street level.
Both entrances will be connected to the station platforms below with a combination of escalators, elevators, and stairs.
Track & Platform Configuration
The platforms will be 150 meters long on either side of the tracks
Descent / Ascent
Trains will be accessed two levels below grade. The distance is approximately 16 meters down. Riders may descend and ascend via stairs, elevators, or escalators. Estimated time from street to platform is approximately 60 seconds.
Connections
Pedestrians can connect directly to the Sparks Street Mall. The station is a short walk to bus connections on Bank Street.
Future Consideration
There have been discussions regarding possible access to the station entrances from the adjacent Sun Life and World Exchange office buildings. There is also potential for future connections to the block of four “C class” office buildings located south of the World Exchange Plaza.
