My Alerts The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will replace 58 of the 298 escalators in its metro network by 2031. These escalators are located in 17 metro stations, with the first replacements taking place at Jean-Talon Station.
The replacements are necessary due to the aging condition of the escalators, which have an average age of 40 years. The work will help reduce breakdowns and service interruptions, shorten travel times within stations through faster movement, and improve accessibility for customers carrying heavy loads or experiencing intermediate mobility challenges.
All necessary communication tools will be deployed to properly inform customers and direct them as needed.
This escalator replacement project reflects the STM’s commitment to maintaining its infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable travel. The project is made possible through funding provided by the Government of Québec.
“Training Escalator” at Jean-Talon
In addition, one escalator at Jean-Talon Station will operate without passengers until 2032 for the purpose of training mechanics.
The training escalator will make it possible to test corrective measures before implementing them across the network, helping ensure escalator performance, reliability, and durability throughout the duration of the project.
Work Schedule
The first stations affected by escalator replacement work over the coming months are:
- Jean-Talon: four escalators replaced between 2026 and 2028
- McGill: one escalator replaced in 2027
- Namur: two escalators replaced in 2027
- Fabre: two escalators replaced in 2027
- Du Collège: one escalator replaced between 2027 and 2028
In 2028, escalators at Iberville, Outremont, McGill, Acadie, De Castelnau, and Côte-Vertu stations will be replaced, followed by Peel Station in 2029.
In addition to the 58 escalators being replaced, the 39 escalators planned for the Blue Line Extension stations will also be supplied under a consolidated procurement valued at $200 million.