Since the start of the dry run on June 28, the cars of the Metropolitan Express Network (REM) have been running with frequencies similar to those of the future service. In light of the results obtained during this period of intensive testing, CDPQ Infra announces the date of opening to the public of the REM…
The REM system will be fully electric, powered by a 1,500 V catenary – curved cables hanging over electrified rail-lines providing current to the train. When the engines are running, they will use over 300 kilowatt-hours to do so – and will emit no greenhouse gases, reducing emissions by 680,000 tons over 25 years in operation….
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