Service to Gatineau would also be possible to serve commuters, as there is a railway bridge over the Ottawa River nearby, but the government of Gatineau is opposed to extending the O-Train into its territory; Ottawa's city staff have taken steps to isolate the north-south line from the bridge,[23] so it would need to be re-built north of Bayview station. A line running into Gatineau is not included in the plans for expansion up to 2021, but the city is keeping this option open through its track acquisitions.