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Blue line extension — Five major Quebec artists selected to decorate the new stations

Press release

January 26 2023

Ludovic Boney, Jocelyne Alloucherie, Alain Paiement, Marc Séguin and Nadia Myre are the five artists chosen to provide public artworks for the blue line extension.

Investissement en transport collectif : Plus de 565 M$ pour améliorer le service dans le métro de Montréal (In French only)

Press release

January 23 2023

La vice-première ministre et ministre des Transports et de la Mobilité durable, Mme Geneviève Guilbault, et la mairesse de Montréal, Mme Valérie Plante annoncent un investissement de plus de 565 M$, pour améliorer le service dans le métro de Montréal. Ces sommes serviront à doter la ligne bleue d’un nouveau système de contrôle des trains.

STM commissions two new elevators at Jolicoeur station

Press release

December 22 2022

A record year for métro network accessibility with 6 stations made accessible.

RATP Group to support STM in learning how to go all-electric

Press release

December 9 2022

The two transit agencies have a history of collaboration dating back to the creation of the Montréal métro. Now, they have signed an agreement to facilitate knowledge-sharing on electrification.

Press release

Angrignon becomes 24th accessible station in the métro network

December 9 2022

Two new elevators are commissioned at Angrignon station.

Blue line extension: A step closer to building the tunnel

December 5 2022

The STM is launching a call for tenders for the construction of the tunnel of the blue line extension.

The STM’s 2023 budget and 2023-2032 Capital Expenditures Program: adapting and equipping the STM to take on current and future challenges

November 28 2022

The STM is releasing its 2023 and 2023‑2032 Capital Expenditures program.

The STM announces the commissioning of elevators at Pie-IX and Villa-Maria stations

November 18 2022

These stations are the 22nd and 23rd fully accessible stations in the métro network.

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Use of Public Transit in U.S. Reaches Highest Level Since 1956, Advocates Report

More Americans used buses, trains and subways in 2013 than in any year since 1956 as service improved, local economies grew and travelers...

March 11 2014

— The New York Times

Weekend metro service to the South Shore set for long hiatus Read more: http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/weekend-metro-service-to-the-south-shore-set-for-long-hiatus-1.1686516#ixzz2thUpKwHU

Those who enjoy zooming back and forth from the South Shore on the metro are in for a lingering season of deprivation, as the first of 25...

February 14 2014

— CTV

Weekend metro service to the South Shore set for long hiatus

Those who enjoy zooming back and forth from the South Shore on the metro are in for a lingering season of deprivation, as the first of 25...

February 14 2014

— CTV

Vibrating Train Windows Will Soon Transmit Ads Directly Into Your Skull

If you're ever tired on a subway or train, be careful—a new advertising medium might put some ideas in your head. Literally. BBDO Düsseldorf has...

July 1 2013

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New 811 Health Facilities Shuttle will be in service starting January 16, 2023

December 12 2022

The shuttle will serve four metro stations on the green line, before continuing on to the nine targeted health care establishments.

Paratransit: Service is back to normal

December 7 2022

All restrictions on intercity travel have been lifted since December 3rd.

The STM releases a holiday collection

November 14 2022

Given the popularity of its famous holiday sweater, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is releasing a special collection of holiday items that lovers of puns and public transit will truly enjoy.

STM travel recommendations during COP15

November 11 2022

Montréal often hosts large-scale events, and as the central mobility hub in the city, the STM will be ready for COP15—a major event that reflects our values.

STM wins three awards at Canadian Urban Transit Association annual conference

October 27 2022

At its 2022 annual conference, the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) recognized the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) with awards in the categories of Innovation and Environmental Sustainability and granted the William G. Ross Lifetime Achievement Award to former STM CEO Luc Tremblay.

STM launching a public consultation in November for the Rielle mechanical ventilation station project

October 24 2022

To open a dialogue with the local community, the STM will hold a public consultation beginning November 3.

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