REM will cover tracks in TMR to make room for green space
The agreement will see a small portion of the tracks covered at a cost of $6.5 million for taxpayers, but residents worry it still won’t solve the noise problem. Continue reading
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Pointe-Claire road closures to start this weekend as REM work gets underway
The City of Pointe-Claire says the closures are necessary as work gets underway for the Réseau express métropolitain light-rail train system. Continue reading
First REM tracks laid as construction of commuter rail continues on schedule
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
The first rails of the REM light rail system have been laid, marking an important milestone for the electric transit network — and welcome news for South Shore commuters. Continue reading
Elevated REM stations spark privacy concerns among West Island residents
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Residents say they won’t have any privacy because of the height of elevated REM stations. Continue reading
Via Rail gets $71M to upgrade service in Quebec, Ontario
Via wants to build a multibillion-dollar new network of dedicated passenger-rail lines so its trains will no longer have to yield to freight trains on borrowed tracks. Continue reading
Rush-hour drivers get their first try at Montreal’s new Samuel de Champlain Bridge
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The new Samuel de Champlain Bridge opened to northbound traffic at 5 a.m. on Monday; the southbound side is set to open to traffic on July 1. Continue reading
Montreal’s new Samuel de Champlain Bridge opens northbound
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Drivers from Montreal’s south shore took their first trip northbound on the new Samuel de Champlain Bridge. Continue reading
REM link to West Island ‘on time and on budget’ to be in service as of 2023
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
According to officials, the $6.3-billion REM link to the West Island is on time and on budget. Continue reading
New Samuel de Champlain Bridge to open northbound lane June 24, southbound lane July 1
The two-phase opening is required to allow a safe transition from the current bridge to the new structure, officials say. Continue reading
Vaudreuil train station to get hundreds of new parking spots
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Vaudreuil Station is getting a $24 million upgrade to the tune of an added bus loop and 230 additional parking spaces. Continue reading