REM explosion – There was an explosion in the Mount-Royal tunnel and all work has been stopped at the moment. The explosion seems to be caused by explosives dated back to 1912. No one was hurt in the blast. A Press release says the “unexpected” explosion happened this past July. Work was halted until they…
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….
On October 21st 2018 the Mount Royal tunnel celebrated its 100th anniversary. Over a century later, new trains powered by electricity will soon travel through it, unlike the railway trains those who helped build the tunnel for might have ever imagined. The REM system will become a major part of Montreal’s history and a significant…
Unlike many other transportation projects that were built in Montreal, the REM stations have been designed to meet the needs of people with reduced mobility right from the start. Not only will the stations be able to accommodate those in wheel chairs or electric wheelchairs, but also people who are visually impaired – as well…
Residents worry raised REM will invade their privacy – West Island residents living near the REM stations, where they will be raised above ground level, are worried that commuters will be able to see into their homes and invade their privacy – and they are also worried about the noise. The stations in question include…
Montreal REM stations – The Reseau express metropolitain (REM) is a new automated light rail network. It will include 26 stations and span the greater Montreal area with 67 km of tracks–by comparison, the current metro network is 71 km long! The REM is the largest public transit project undertaken in Quebec in the last…
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