CDPQ Infra

• Montreal’s light-rail network ‘ready for winter’

  Montreal's light-rail system faced some hiccups following the first major snowstorm of the season. Officials say adjustments are being made to ensure reliability.

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  Dec 8, 2023
  
• All aboard: Light-rail trains between Montreal and south shore to launch on July 31

  The Réseau express métropolitain (REM)'s line to the city's south shore will be operational by July 31, the project's contractor announced Friday.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
  
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• Majority of Montreal’s REM light-rail train stations won’t open before end of 2024

  Problems with the Mount Royal tunnel have meant pushing back the delivery of most of the Réseau express métropolition's (REM) stations to the end of 2024.

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  Jun 20, 2022
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• Chinatown advocates fear REM de l’Est will hurt heritage and community

  Just two months ago, Montreal's Chinatown was granted heritage designation in order to protect it. But now, another threat is looming: the REM de L'Est. 

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  Mar 14, 2022
• Developers unveil new ‘landmark’ look for REM de l’Est transit project

  Back from the drawing board, developers behind the proposed REM de L'Est project unveiled a revamped look for the $10-billion light rail project. 

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  Mar 9, 2022
• Canada’s deepest train station taking shape in Montreal

  "The station will be accessible via five high-speed elevators that will travel the equivalent of a 20-storey building in less than 30 seconds," says REM contractor, CDPQ Infra.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2021
• Rivière-des-Prairies residents feeling left out of east-end REM plans

  While the "REM de l'Est" will stretch north to Cégep Marie-Victorin and east to Pointe-aux-Trembles, no stops are planned to serve the Rivière-des-Prairies area.

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  Dec 17, 2020
• REM work, Mount Royal tunnel closure delayed due to COVID-19 outbreak

  The closure of the Mount Royal tunnel and work on Montreal's upcoming light rail network have been postponed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2020
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• REM train models haven’t been tested in winter conditions

  The Caisse de dépôt admits the performance of the "Metropolis" automated train in winter conditions is still unknown. 

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2019
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• Town of Mount Royal demands new REM tunnel

  Mount Royal Mayor Philippe Roy wants a new tunnel in his town — and he wants the REM to pay for it.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2018