50 years of history in video
50 years of history in video
To mark 50 years of the Montréal métro, we have prepared these capsules that relate to an important moment in each decade in the history of this transportation system.
The 1960s
Inauguration of the Montreal métro, October 14, 1966. Source: National Film Board of Canada
The 1970s
Excerpts from the documentary, C’est le métro tout le temps (1972). Source: STM archives
The 1980s
Inauguration of the western segment of the blue line, January 5, 1988. Source: STM archives
The 1990s
Celebrations marking 25 years of the Montréal métro, October 14, 1991. Source: STM archives
The 2000s
Opening of the métro extension to Laval, April 26-30, 2007. Source: STM
The 2010s
Delivery of the new AZUR train and entry into service, February 7, 2016. Source: STM