Réseau express métropolitain

The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) is a 67-km light rail system with 26 stations linking downtown, the airport and the Greater Montréal area.

• Sector: Transportation
• Region: Montréal, Canada
• Partners: Québec government, Federal government, ARTM, Hydro-Québec
• Studies: 2015-2016 (completed)
• Planning: 2016-2018 (completed)
• Construction: 2018-2027 (ongoing)
• Cost: $8.34 billion (CAD)

Project summary

• The REM is Québec’s largest public transit infrastructure project since the Montréal metro was inaugurated in 1966. The length of the route (67 km) makes it one of the largest automated networks in the world after those of Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai and Vancouver.
• The automated light rail system was chosen in order to provide modern, efficient and reliable service. This technology will provide a new transportation dynamic with frequent starts and large time savings for users.
• The network is integrated with the existing systems—connected to the metro, commuter trains and buses. Agreements have been reached with sustainable mobility partners offering a number of bike- and car-sharing options (Bixi, Car2go, Communauto, Netlift, Vélo Québec).

Progress so far

The project planning has been completed. Our team has conducted major consultation phases and made three series of modifications. Construction of the REM began in April 2018. The first departures are planned for 2023 between Brossard and Gare Centrale Stations.

Follow the major construction milestones on the REM website :

rem.info