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Major milestone for blue line extension: Contract awarded for train control system

Major milestone for blue line extension: Contract awarded for train control system

The Blue line extension project office awarded the contract for the line’s new train control system. The adoption of a communications-based train control (CBTC) system, which is already used by the vast majority of subway network operators around the world, is an opportunity to modernize the Montréal métro’s train control system for the entire Blue line.

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Budget 2024: STM confirms announced spending reductions

Budget 2024: STM confirms announced spending reductions

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) confirmed today that it has made and implemented the spending reductions announced to cover $36 million of the $46 million risk to be recovered in its 2024 operating budget. Having already identified a number of ways to optimize spending, the STM is now confirming reductions in payroll and goods and services expenditures, all while maintaining its service offer.

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D’Iberville becomes métro network’s 27th accessible station

D’Iberville becomes métro network’s 27th accessible station

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has commissioned three new elevators at D’Iberville station, making it the 27th accessible station in the métro network. The addition of elevators will benefit customers with functional limitations as well as families with young children, elderly people and those travelling with luggage.

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First group of safety ambassadors deployed on the métro

First group of safety ambassadors deployed on the métro

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has announced that it has officially deployed safety ambassadors on the métro network to help maintain a sense of safety for all customers in an increasingly complex social landscape.

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Pie-IX BRT: Reserved lanes fully reopened between Laval and Pierre-de Coubertin  and more trips added to 439 Express Pie-IX

Pie-IX BRT: Reserved lanes fully reopened between Laval and Pierre-de Coubertin and more trips added to 439 Express Pie-IX

The Pie-IX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project office is pleased to announce that, as of today, the reserved bus lanes on Pie-IX Boulevard will be fully open from Saint-Martin Boulevard in Laval all the way to Pierre-de Coubertin Avenue in Montréal. The lanes are being fully reopened as a result of the completion of work at the intersection of Jean-Talon and Pie-IX and on the Pie-IX Bridge.

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2024 Budget and 2024-2033 CEP: The STM reduces spending by $85.6 million while maintaining its level of service

2024 Budget and 2024-2033 CEP: The STM reduces spending by $85.6 million while maintaining its level of service

Following confirmation of its compensation from the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM), the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) tabled its final budget for 2024 which includes $85.6 million in spending reductions, while maintaining its level of service. These are colossal efforts that will impact the company's ability to maintain the quality of the overall customer experience. This level of effort cannot be sustained over the next few years, without jeopardizing the company's ability to maintain its service offering.

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Work: Snowdon station next in line for an upgrade

Work: Snowdon station next in line for an upgrade

Starting December 4, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will have teams working at Snowdon métro station to upgrade and refurbish certain equipment and facilities. Once the work is completed, many of the improvements will have a positive impact on customers.

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New reserved lane on Côte-Saint-Luc

New reserved lane on Côte-Saint-Luc

It will operate in both eastbound and westbound directions on Côte-Saint-Luc: in the eastbound direction, the new bus lane will be open to traffic between Coronation Avenue and Fielding Avenue and the westbound lane, which will run between Alpine Avenue and Coronation Avenue

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Bus 747 between the airport and downtown: A digital transit fare to improve traffic flow at the airport

Bus 747 between the airport and downtown: A digital transit fare to improve traffic flow at the airport

Starting November 1, 2023, the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) and the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will offer an additional option to facilitate the purchase of fares for bus line 747 between Montréal-Trudeau airport and downtown Montréal using the Chrono or Transit mobile apps and a credit card. This temporary measure aims to improve the customer experience during peak periods and the flow of public transit between the airport and downtown.

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L'ARTM, les organismes publics de transport en commun du territoire et le REM lancent le Programme métropolitain – Mobilité inclusive pour les personnes ayant des limitations fonctionnelles (French only)

L'ARTM, les organismes publics de transport en commun du territoire et le REM lancent le Programme métropolitain – Mobilité inclusive pour les personnes ayant des limitations fonctionnelles (French only)

La STM est fière d'annoncer que Mobilité inclusive, son programme d’apprentissage au transport collectif destiné à la clientèle ayant des limitations fonctionnelles, a été régionalisé en collaboration avec les partenaires du transport collectif de la région métropolitaine.

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Information session for the new public transit service on Île-des-Soeurs organized by the Borough of Verdun

Montréal, May 2, 2023 – Following the announcement of the new bus service last week and the upcoming arrival of the REM in Île-des-Soeurs, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) wishes to inform the clientele in this area that the borough of Verdun will hold an information session on the evening of May 8 at the Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Church, located at 286 Elgar Street, Île-des-Soeurs.

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