Montréal Transit Developments

[ssiguy2]

I get, unfortunately, the politics of it but let's just assume it was going thru a farmer's field, why couldn't it be elevated? If the tracks are simply heated to make sure there was no ice and/or snow on them, why can't they run outside?

 

[nfitz]

I get, unfortunately, the politics of it but let's just assume it was going thru a farmer's field, why couldn't it be elevated? If the tracks are simply heated to make sure there was no ice and/or snow on them, why can't they run outside?

I'd think the bigger concern outdoors is that the concrete runway be heated - not just the tracks.

 

[Bojaxs]

I was bored tonight and found myself checking out EXO's network on Google maps. The placement of the stations leaves a lot to be desired. A lot of stations on the network remind me of the recently closed down, York University station that used to exist on the Barrie line.

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Some of the stations are very bare bones and are essentially slapped together with lumber.

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The platform at this station isn't even long enough for 1 coach.

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This station located in an area full of automotive "chop shops"

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Does CN & CP actually allow commuter trains to go right through their intermodal yards?

Du Canal · 115 Bd Saint-Joseph, Lachine, QC H8S 2K9, Canada

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[ARG1]

I was bored tonight and found myself checking out EXO's network on Google maps. The placement of the stations leaves a lot to be desired. A lot of stations on the network remind me of the, recently closed down, York University station that used to exist on the Barrie line.

Who's getting on & off at this station?

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

www.google.ca

Some of the stations are very bare bones and are essentially slapped together with lumber.

Street View · Google Maps

Explore a place in a more immersive way in Google Maps.

www.google.ca

The platform at this station isn't even long enough for 1 coach.

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

www.google.ca

This station located in an area full of automotive "chop shops"

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

www.google.ca

Street View · Google Maps

Explore a place in a more immersive way in Google Maps.

www.google.ca

Does CN & CP actually allow commuter trains to go right through their intermodal yards?

Du Canal · 115 Bd Saint-Joseph, Lachine, QC H8S 2K9, Canada

âââââ · Train station

www.google.ca

You missed this: A station where there was a rail crossing cutting straight through the middle of the platform (Deux-Montagnes line, closed for REM consruction).

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[NoahB]

1 year since the first segment of the REM opened.

It’s the REM’s first birthday!

On July 31, 2023, the REM opened five stations and welcomed its first passengers on board.

rem.info

Article doesn't say much. Just acknowledges the first few months had "challenges"

 

[mind_the_gap]

Alright, who's the jokester at NouvLR that thought of leaving treads at Anse-à-l'Orme in this fashion, for Google satellite view...

Source

 

[NoahB]

Recent news:

STM cancels their platform screen door project, citing lack of funding. (Confusingly the province says they would have paid for it)

Despite continued pleas from coroners, Montreal metro not proceeding with platform screen doors any time soon

Montreal's transit authority said it has no immediate plans to implement platform screen doors on the metro despite repeated pleas from Quebec coroners who say the safety barriers can prevent suicides and assurances from the province that the costs to install them would be covered.

montreal.ctvnews.ca

Blue Line major excavations are starting at the end of September. The project will build 5 stations, 6km of new subway tunnel, and 1.5km of tunnels for a new underground garage. The cost has increased from an estimate of 3.9B in 2018 to 7.6B now.

Construction on the métro's Blue Line extension to begin in September

Work will start with major excavations and all the expected traffic snarls that come with that.

montrealgazette.com

REM has started train testing in the West Island using a temporary control center.

An important milestone in our dynamic trials has been taken in recent days. For the past few weeks, the REM cars from our temporary control center in Saint-Eustache have been going all the way to the island of Montreal, at the station Du Ruisseau. But for the past few days, they've been doing it fully automated. This is one step closer to the completion of our network.
Remember that the phase called dynamic testing is to ensure that our facilities, be it cars, rails, stations and communications between cars. Rehearsals are going well, progress is continuing. Next destination: West Island!
Thanks to all our partners, including Alstom

REM will test Anse-à-l'Orme tracks in the West Island next week

Work will be underway as of Sept. 3 between the Des Sources and Anse-à-l'Orme stations.

montrealgazette.com

Photo credit: ALSTOM/C. Fleury