The long journey to Ottawa's new light rail line, in photos

After years of planning and construction, Ottawa's new light rail line is finally up and running.

Thousands of eager riders flocked to the 13-station line when it opened Saturday, snapping photos and soaking in the atmosphere.

But how doestoday's realitymatch what was originallyplanned? We've put together this station-by-station photographic timeline so you can see for yourself.

Blair

Cyrville

St. Laurent

Tremblay

Hurdman

Lees

uOttawa

Rideau

Parliament

Lyon

Pimisi

Bayview

Tunney's Pasture