The Future of Rapid Transit in Montreal (ft. theNOVABUSfan)

Another Transit Future installment is here! This time, we're revisiting Montreal — the city of our recent focus — and exploring its present transit options, and how they'll expand and transform in the near future, including the REM, metro extensions, and tramways! Enjoy the video.

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Hi, my name's Reece. I'm a passionate Creator, Transportation Planner, and Software Developer, interested in rapid transportation all around my home base of Toronto, Canada, as well as the whole world!

[BenLomonRail]

Awesome work guys, and thank you for having me on board. Here’s to more collaboration in the future!

[RMTransit]

Hey guys, thanks for watching this video! We put a lot of effort into the making of this video, and we would love it if you can leave a like, subscribe, and share with anyone who might be interested! Cheers!

[RipCityBassWorks]

If the REM is successful, it should seriously be the model for most other North American cities.

[guldukat]

Good effort on part of Ellen for at least attempting to pronounce the station names right :) French isn’t exactly the easiest language when it comes to pronunciation especially for non native speakers / anglophones.

[leehaber]

I'm surprised you guys didn't mention any possible Yellow Line extensions as the provincial government is officially studying this.

[cityseby]

This has become one of my favorite transportation focused channels on YouTube, keep up the fantastic content!

[burntdirector]

Great jobs guy! Can't wait for the REM to open

[zezemorgan]

There are a few more initiatives that could greatly improve transit in Montreal, some of which are to become reality very soon:
1. The BRT along Pie IX Boulevard - will provide much needed north-south rapid transit along the east end of the city.
2. Deploying the MPM-10 trains on all the lines - The MPM-10 trains currently run on the orange line and shares the green line with the old MR 73 trains. The MPM-10 has open gangways, better ventilation and faster acceleration that could enhance rider experience.
3. Proposed Pink Line - Plans for a new metro line from Montreal Nord, through the downtown all the way to Lachine can rapid transit to what are perhaps the last densely populated areas in Montreal without rapid transit. The Pink Line however remains only a proposal from the mayor, and formal planning hasn't begun yet.

[guldukat]

Thank you Ben. So many possibilities for rapid transit expansion thanks to the REM. Cost, speed/efficiency, full automation, elevated alignments, platform screens. Sounds more and more like Vancouver Skytrain :)

[TD-gctq]

Noticed how the north shore in Vancouver and the south shore in Montreal, are so close from downtown, yet get so little in terms of line expansion and smart urban development. Damn you bodies of water!

[InterstateJD]

Brilliant video, would love to visit Montreal at some point when a lot of this is complete! REM in particular looks incredible, and those Azurs have got to be some of the most interesting subway cars in North America.

[justdaniel]

I Live in Montreal and I Gotta say I really Appreciate you trying to Pronounce the French Names as well as you can! You did a Fantastic job!

[henryderymacneil]

omg i can't imagine trying to pronounce all the names when you're not from Montreal LOL. I've lived here my entire life and still can't pronounce 1 or 2 LOL.

[Niqomi]

I really enjoy the videos you guys are putting out. I just discovered your channel a couple days ago and just wanted to say thanks from the bottom of my transit-nerd heart

[jaydenmeertins]

My favorite collab! Thank you so much!!

[guspaz]

It should be noted that Montreal's commuter rail network is not rapid transit: it's basically only designed for commuters to get to work and back, and barely runs at all outside of those commuter times. It's basically useless for actually getting around the city if you're not trying to get to work. Some of the lines you might only get two or three trains per *day* on a weekend, while the rapid transit portions of the system (like the metro and soon the REM) have maximum intervals measured in minutes even on the slowest part of the weekend. This is why the REM is exciting, bringing actual rapid transit to the places it covers.

[adammurphy]

Ellen, you did amazing pronouncing all those French names. Fantastic video and great collaboration with theNOVABUSfan. Exciting time ahead in MTL!

[mr]

But I still dream of the pink diagonal line... I’m still holding out. 💕
Montréal-Nord needs a LOT more service, it’s one of the densest neighbourhoods in Canada.

[surreygeorge]

Long time since I have been to Montreal. Beautiful city and great people. Go Habs

[carmelledefay]

I would love for you guys or Ben to make a DEMISTIFYED video for the Montreal Crosstown LRT. I know the project isn’t quite official but the regional transit agency and both provincial and municipal government seem really serious about it.