Press releases

The end of work at Champ-de-Mars station: Working elevators, a green roof and new artwork

Robert Poëti, Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for the Montréal region, Aref Salem, city of Montréal Executive Committee member in charge of transportation, Philippe Schnobb, Société de transport de Montréal (STM) Board Chairman, and Ms. Marie Turcotte, Transport adapté service users’ representative, are proud to announce that work at Champ-de-Mars station is over, and that it now features three new elevators for universal access, a green roof and new art work.

Accessibilité universelle du métro : la station Rosemont sera munie d’ascenseurs (English coming soon)

À compter de janvier 2015, la Société de transport de Montréal (STM) entreprendra des travaux afin de rendre accessible une onzième station de métro grâce à l’ajout d’ascenseurs à la station Rosemont. En effet, lors de sa dernière séance, le conseil d’administration a octroyé un contrat de 10,2 M$ à la firme Alta Construction ltée qui sera chargée des travaux.

Something new in the métro : the STM, Bell, Rogers, TELUS and Videotron bring mobile connectivity to Montréal métro stations

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and its partners Bell, Rogers, TELUS and Videotron today announced that they have turned on a wireless network along a stretch of the Montréal metro. The green line segment, which runs through the downtown area between the Guy-Concordia and Saint-Laurent stations, is now equipped with leading edge mobile technology, such as 3G, 4G and 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution). Customers of all four wireless providers will be able to browse the Internet, watch videos, listen to streamed music, make and receive calls and so much more, directly from within the metro cars and throughout the tunnels and stations. Montréal becomes one of only a handful of cities in the world where the underground subway is equipped with a 4G LTE mobile network.

The Board of Directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) today announced it has adopted the 2015 budget, as well as the new fare structure taking effect next January 1, 2015. The budget features targeted service additions to meet expanding needs in certain areas.

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is unveiling its three-year capital expenditures program (PTI), in which its investment spending forecasts for 2015-2017, evaluated at nearly $2.5 billion, are outlined. These investments are needed to replace or upgrade equipment and infrastructure that have or will reach the end of their service life in the next few years, including métro cars.

L’Association du transport urbain du Québec (ATUQ) a dévoilé les résultats d’une importante étude sur les impacts économiques de ses sociétés membres qui desservent les plus grandes villes de la province, soit Montréal, Québec, Lévis, Laval, Longueuil, Gatineau, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay et Sherbrooke. Cette étude démontre clairement que le transport en commun est un stimulant pour l’économie du Québec et un moteur d’activité commerciale qui crée des dizaines de milliers d’emplois de qualité et qui injecte des milliards de dollars dans l’économie du Québec.

When should the MR-73 métro cars be replaced? The STM responds

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) today addressed the future of the MR-73 métro cars acquired between 1976 and 1980.

Le projet Lire vous transporte revient en force cette année (French only)

Profitant de la Saison de la lecture de Montréal qui bat son plein, l’Association des libraires du Québec (ALQ), les Bibliothèques de Montréal et la Société de transport de Montréal (STM) s’unissent à nouveau pour la seconde édition du projet Lire vous transporte.

As part of their cultural exchange, Bruxelles Mobilité and Société de transport de Montréal (STM) today announced the names of the artists who will produce new public artworks for the Montréal and Brussels métros. Belgian artist Wim Delvoye will adorn Montréal’s Place-d’Armes station with his creation, while Québec artist Patrick Bernatchez is to reciprocate with a work of art for Brussels’ Trône station.

Phase IV of the Réno-Systèmes program : the STM plans on investing $582.5 M in métro stationary equipment

From 2015 to 2020, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will invest $582.5 M to replace métro stationary equipment as part of Phase IV of its Réno-Systèmes program. At its last meeting, the Board of directors approved a $570 M loan bylaw to that end.

STM announces the opening of a reserved lane for buses and taxis on Grenet

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) announces it is opening a new reserved lane through Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Saint-Laurent boroughs, along rue Grenet, next Monday, October 6, 2014.

YELLOW METRO LINE: SECOND PHASE OF WEEKEND CLOSINGS FROM SEPTEMBER 13 TO DECEMBER 21

The STM is set to begin the second phase of work during which the métro’s Yellow line is shut down on weekends while repairs continue on the tunnel’s ceiling. The Yellow line will therefore be completely closed on Saturdays and Sundays from September 13 to December 21, as well as on Thanksgiving Monday, October 13. However, the line will be kept in service for the Montréal Marathon, during the September 27-28 weekend.

UPCOMING OPENING OF MUHC: WORK REQUIRED AT VENDÔME STATION

In preparation for the opening of the McGill University Medical Centre (MUHC), Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will undertake construction work at Vendôme métro station in October to improve its passenger capacity and flow in order to meet an increase in ridership expected to reach 38% by 2016. Some 5.6 million transit users passed through this station in 2013, roughly 19,000 per weekday.

Poverty is one of the biggest hurdles to staying in school. Improving self‑esteem among students is proven to promote proper educational integration. On August 28, 2014, Regroupement des Magasins-Partage de l’île de Montréal (RMPIM) will be calling on the public’s generosity via its Opération Sac à Dos campaign.

STM ANNOUNCES THE DEPLOYMENT OF BUS PREFERENTIAL MEASURES ON VIAU

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is announcing that two reserved lanes will become operational on Viau. The first, between de Viterbe and Saint-Zotique, is reserved for buses and taxis, while the second, between Rosemont and Pierre-De Coubertin, is a pilot project, reserved for bus-taxi-bicycle use only. The pilot project for a bus-taxi-bicycle reserved lane will serve to test the lane-sharing ability of these three different transportation modes. Combined, the measures benefit some 13,000 trips taken daily, mainly by 136 – Viau bus users, since last August 11.

Renewal of reduced fare OPUS cards: STM photographers visit over 150 high schools, cegeps and universities

Until mid-October, STM photographers will be stopping in over 150 high schools, cegeps and universities, giving students the opportunity to quickly obtain or renew their reduced fare OPUS card while avoiding last-minute line-ups.

La Société de transport de Montréal (STM) souhaite rétablir les faits en ce qui a trait à son programme d'acquisition de bus publié dans son Programme triennal d'investissement (PTI) 2014-2016, qui prévoit l'acquisition de 339 bus hybrides de 12 mètres (40 pieds) et de 145 bus hybrides de 18 mètres (60 pieds) d'ici 2018.

The Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) and the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) hosted the 2014 edition of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) world conference, which included two activities: the International Rail Rodeo and the Rail Conference. The event gave Canadian and American APTA members a unique opportunity to meet and share their knowledge and experience. The conference is the rail industry’s most popular forum on urban transportation, and the choice of Montréal as host city certainly contributed to making the participants’ experience a success.

The STM receives the Gold Award in Security from the American public transportation association

During the presentation of the Safety & Security Excellence Awards today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Messrs. Philippe Schnobb, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Carl Desrosiers, Chief Executive Officer of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), accepted the Gold Award on behalf of the company for its service point for the homeless program, developed jointly with the Société de développement social Ville-Marie (SDSVM).

The STM receives Gold level distinction in sustainable development from the American Public Transportation Association

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is proud to announce that its sustainable development process has been recognized with the awarding of Gold Level Distinction in the “Sustainability Commitment” program by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).

Pour une première fois à Saint-Laurent, des employés provenant des secteurs municipal, public ou privé de l’arrondissement se sont réunis pour participer à la Fête AlterAuto, laquelle célèbre les transports actifs et collectifs sur ce territoire. Plus de 300 personnes ont profité des nombreuses activités organisées au parc Marcel-Laurin par l’administration laurentienne, le Centre de gestion des déplacements (CGD) de Développement économique de Saint-Laurent (DESTL) et le comité AlterAuto, formé d’employés municipaux.

STM announces new reserved lane for buses and taxis on Sherbrooke St. West

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is pleased to announce that a new reserved lane for buses and taxis will be operational on Sherbrooke St. West as of next Monday, June 2. This measure will benefit some 18,000 trips taken daily by customers who ride aboard the 105 – Sherbrooke and 420 – Express Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, 51 – Édouard-Montpetit, 162 – Westminster, 138 – Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and 17 – Décarie bus lines.

Free STM shuttles for Montréal Museums Day

Montréal, May 22, 2014 – To help visitors get around more easily on Montréal Museums Day next May 25, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), as the official carrier, will again offer free shuttle service as it has done every year since the event was first held in 1987.

Voyagez-Futé, la Société de transport de Montréal (STM), Communauto, BIXI-Montréal et Mondev Construction sont heureux d’annoncer le lancement officiel du Passeport mobilité. Un produit conçu et vendu à l’attention des promoteurs immobiliers et offert par la suite à leurs acheteurs en guise de cadeau de bienvenue.

Le maire de Montréal et président de la Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM), M. Denis Coderre, se rendra à Lyon, Paris et Bruxelles, du 9 au 17 mai, dans le cadre d’une mission institutionnelle, économique et urbaine, à laquelle participeront également la présidente et directrice générale de Montréal International (MI), Mme Dominique Anglade, et le président de la Société de transport de Montréal (STM), M. Philippe Schnobb.

The STM launches a competition to gift a work of art to the Brussels Metro

Today, the STM announced it is launching a competition for a work of art that will be installed in the Brussels Metro, specifically inside Trône station. The competition is part of a cultural exchange process with Bruxelles Mobilité, the administrative body responsible for equipment, infrastructure and mobility within the Brussels-Capital Region.

The STM begins work to open three reserved lanes

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has begun work to open up three new reserved lanes along sections of Sherbrooke West, Grenet and Viau streets over the next few months.

AZUR makes Montreal debut: STM takes delivery of first prototype train

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) welcomed the arrival today of the first AZUR métro car, delivered by the Consortium Bombardier-Alstom (CBA) on a flatbed truck over 27 metres long.

Moving toward electrification! The STM is starting its tests on the fully electric BYD bus from china with passengers aboard

From March 31 to April 25, clients will be able to board the electric-powered bus from the Chinese company Build Your Dreams (BYD), which the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is testing as part of a showcase project. This bus will travel on weekdays, notably in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville sector and, more particularly, on the following lines: 41 – Quartier St-Michel / Ahuntsic 53 – Saint-Laurent 56 – Saint-Hubert 135 – Esplanade 140 – Fleury 146 – Christophe-Colomb 171 – Henri-Bourassa 180 – De Salaberry 171 – Henri-Bourassa 180 – De Salaberry

First weekend of Yellow métro line closure: three shuttle services available to customers

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) reminds its customers that the Yellow line of the métro will be completely closed every Saturday and Sunday, from this weekend until May 25, due to work being carried out on the tunnel's vaulted ceiling, as announced this past December.

By métro, bus or shuttle, the STM is spending Nuit blanche with you!

Thanks to the Société de transport de Montréal’s (STM) partnership in the MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE festival’s Nuit blanche, night owls will be able to take advantage of expanded public transit service on the métro, on buses and on shuttles.

Affordable March-break family outings with the STM

The Société de transport de Montréal is pleased to announce that the Family Outings program will be in effect during the school break from February 28 to March 9. A number of STM partners will be offering fare-card holders generous discounts to allow families to take full advantage of their break.

Le président du conseil d’administration de la Société de transport de Montréal (STM), M. Philippe Schnobb, se dit heureux de l’annonce faite aujourd’hui par M. Sylvain Gaudreault, ministre des Transports, des Affaires municipales, de l’Occupation du territoire et des Régions, concernant l’adoption de la Stratégie en matière de transport collectif, laquelle contribuera à l’atteinte des objectifs de son Plan stratégique 2020.

Following the adoption of the 2014 budget, the STM board of directors today presented the highlights of a 1.3 billion dollar budget that mirrors the difficult budgetary situation prevalent throughout Québec and Montréal, and which is putting downward pressure on STM revenues.

The STM releases its new fare schedule for 2014

Today, the board of directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) released the new fare schedule taking effect on January 1, 2014.

Extension of service points for the homeless : business, social, medical and cultural communities join forces to fight homelessness at five metro stations

The Société de développement social de Ville-Marie (SDSVM), in partnership with the STM, the Fondation Armand J. Bombardier, the Makivik Corporation, the Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles and the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, is proud to announce the expansion of the first service point for the homeless to five downtown metro stations for a three-year period.

Moving toward electrification! STM to test a fully electric standard bus from China

As part of a technology assessment project carried out with the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO), today, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will begin testing a fully electric bus on loan from Chinese firm BYD (Build Your Dreams). The standard-size vehicle features distinctive outside markings highlighting the "green" benefits of its technology. Road testing on the streets of Montréal is expected to last until April 2014.

STM opens reserved lane for buses and taxis on boulevard Côte-Vertu

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has opened a new reserved lane on boulevard Côte-Vertu, used by bus lines 121, 174, 177, 196, 213, 216, 225, 470 and 475, which handle nearly 30,000 passenger rides per average weekday. The lane is reserved for buses and taxis, Monday to Friday, from 6:30 to 9 a.m. and from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in both directions.

Work on the métro’s Yellow line: shutdowns planned for 25 weekends in 2014

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will undertake work in 2014 to repair the concrete on the vaulted ceiling of the Yellow line tunnel, requiring a full service shutdown over 25 weekends in spring and fall. Mitigating measures are being planned to make transportation as easy as possible for customers.

Vous devez vous déplacer entre la Rive-Sud et Montréal pour le travail, un spectacle ou une autre activité au cours du week-end ? Mobilité Montréal vous invite à utiliser le transport collectif, à faire du covoiturage ou à emprunter les autres accès reliant la Rive-Sud et Montréal.

Chief executive officer Carl Desrosiers and members of the STM executive committee praise the exceptional work accomplished by Michel Labrecque as chairman of the board of directors from January 2009 to today.

In light of the preventative closure of two lanes on the Champlain Bridge, the Société de transport de Montréal will be implementing new measures as of Monday to respond to the increase in ridership primarily due to the diversion of certain Conseils intermunicipaux de transport (CIT) buses travelling to the Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke station.

Volvo Group and Société de transport de Montréal in strategic partnership: Montréal to become city of Electro Mobility

Volvo Group’s North American division, Nova Bus, and the Société de transport de Montréal have entered into an agreement on an electrification project for the public transit system of Montréal, Canada. Nova Bus and STM signed a Memorandum of Understanding today in the presence of Québec Premier Pauline Marois, Olof Persson, CEO and President of Volvo Group and Michel Labrecque, Chairman of the STM board of directors.

Open photo session : a Nutcracker ballet workshop at Place-des-Arts station

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal come together once again this year to offer a free dance workshop from one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time, The Nutcracker.

Newly refurbished bus terminus OPENS at lionel-groulx station

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) announces the opening of the refurbished bus terminus installations surrounding Lionel-Groulx métro station. This station is a critical junction in the métro system, providing a transfer point between the Green and Orange lines, thus further promoting the use of public transit.

Place-des-Arts station dances up a storm - Free dance lessons during the STM's Métro Arts event

Building on last year’s success, “Les Beaux dimanches dans le métro”, a program presented by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), will be returning to the Place-des-Arts station on October 6. These free one-hour dance classes will be offered from October to April on the first Sunday of every month, starting at 2 p.m. Presented as part of the STM’s Métro Arts program, these classes are open to people of all ages, whether beginners or experts.

Montréal connected down into the metro: The STM brings Bell, Rogers, TELUS and Videotron together to offer metro clients an underground mobile network

In the usual order: Mr. Michel Labrecque, STM Chairman of the Board; Mr. François Gratton, President of TELUS Québec and Atlantic provinces; Mr. Michel Dagenais, Vice-President, Wireless Access Network, Bell; Ms. Hyun Hee Pyun, Vice-President, Marketing & Communications, Eastern Canada, Rogers Communications; Mr. Daniel Proulx, Chief Technology Officer, Videotron.

STM joins the 17th edition of the Journées de la culture by presenting free cultural events at Berri-UQAM station this weekend

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is proud to once again lend its support to the Journées de la culture for their 17th edition. This September 27—29, as part of the MétroArts, Berri-UQAM station will host three days of free cultural events and activities. Each day, the public can go “behind the scenes” and discover various art forms through exhibits, performances and hands-on workshops.

Repairs to the Snowdon station - One more step toward universal accessibility in the métro system

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is continuing its efforts to provide universal accessibility within its métro system. Starting mid-October, work will be undertaken to install three elevators at the Snowdon station, thus optimizing travel for customers with functional limitations.

The STM reports positive GHG emission reduction results

Montréal, September 19, 2013 – In the wake of the filing of the City of Montréal’s Plan de réduction des émissions de GES de la collectivité montréalaise, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has disclosed the results of its efforts to reduce GHG emissions since 2006 and the major steps it has taken to help Montréal reach its goal of reducing GHG emissions by 30%.

Work continues at the Berri-UQAM station: Temporary closing of the Place Dupuis entrance

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) wishes to inform its customers that the Place Dupuis entrance of the Berri-UQAM station, located at 850 Boulevard de Maisonneuve East, will be closed from September 19 to December 18 for repairs.

2013 origin-destination survey - Launch of the largest travel behaviour survey

The Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT), in collaboration with its partners, announces the launch of the 10th edition of the extensive Origin-Destination (OD) survey throughout he entire Greater Montréal Area.

Renewal of reduced fare OPUS cards - STM photographers to visit more than 130 secondary schools, CEGEPs, and universities

Between now and mid-October, STM photographers will be visiting more than 130 secondary schools, CEGEPs, and universities. This will allow students to quickly renew their reduced fare OPUS cards while avoiding last-minute line-ups.

‘Grow with Public Transport’ campaign takes on global dimension

The ‘Grow with Public Transport’ campaign has taken on a global dimension as cities around the world have come together to call for more and better public transport to make cities better places to work and live.

On Friday, August 2: Take advantage of extended métro service

On Friday, August 2, night owls will be able to take advantage of the STM’s extended métro service. To enable all of its customers to fully enjoy their evening, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will extend the service hours on all four of its métro lines.

Two-week closing of one lane of the Jacques-Cartier bridge: The STM to increase service on the yellow métro line

Due to planned work on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge during the construction holiday, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is encouraging the public to use the métro more often between July 21 and August 4.

Test results of the Irisbus-Iveco hybrid drive articulated bus

Société de transport Montréal (STM) and Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) are publishing the results of a joint technological project, during which they conducted a comparative assessment of the Citelis Hybride, a hybrid diesel-electric articulated bus from European manufacturer Iveco Irisbus, and the diesel drive articulated bus produced by Nova Bus.

The artists of the orange line

The Borough of Saint‐Laurent is partnering with the Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec to present Artists of the Orange Line, the inaugural art show in the Exhibition Centre at the new Bibliothèque du Boisé, which opens its doorsto the public on Saturday,July 6, 2013.

Alstom starts building bogies for Montreal's new metro cars

Alstom today inaugurated its new 55,000-square-foot bogie manufacturing plant located in the cutting-edge industrial complex in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec.

AZUR is on the horizon at Exporail!

Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum is pleased to present the Société de transport de Montréal (STM)’s model AZUR métro car in the Grand Gallery of the Angus Pavilion.

The STO and STM test an all-electric bus

Public transit riders will be able to try an all-electric bus that will be operating on the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) and Société de transport de Montréal (STM) systems.

The STM will soon test a standard-size biodiesel-electric Hybrid bus

On June 10, the STM will begin testing a biodiesel-electric hybrid bus lent to it by Nova Bus, a division of Volvo Group Canada Inc.

New Island of Montréal bus shelters will be a world’s first

Quebecor Media and the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) are proud to announce a world’s first in street furniture that will benefit all Montrealers and visitors to the city: 84-inch (2.1-metre) interactive digital transit shelters featuring gesture recognition.

The STM provides an update on metro service disruptions

During a technical briefing, Carl Desrosiers, CEO, and Dominique Lemay, executive director, metro services, provided an update on the recent metro service disruptions. They also presented the company’s action plan to increase the reliability of certain equipment and improve customer information.

The STM Unveils its Sustainable Development Plan 2020

The STM has unveiled its second Sustainable Development Plan, which will be in effect until 2020.

The STM and the 2013 Montréal Bike Fest: a host of activities and an exclusive sound track

For the 29th consecutive year, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is partnering with the Montréal Bike Fest.

Public consultation on pedestrian safety: The STM proposes three recommendations for better road network design

In light of the public consultation on the safety and comfort of pedestrians by the City of Montréal’s Commission sur le transport et les travaux publics, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), Mr. Michel Labrecque, reiterated the importance of road network design and the use of public transit in making travel safe for pedestrians on the island of Montréal.

Today, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) launched a pilot project for an innovative loyalty program in the form of an iPhone app called STM Merci.

The Chairman of the STM Board, Mr. Michel Labrecque, today unveiled the new look chosen for the future métro cars while announcing that a public consultation would be held to find them a name.