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February 29, 2024

Light Rail Sub-Committee receives progress update on Stage 2 LRT

The City's Light Rail Sub-Committee received a progress update today on the O-Train extension project.On the O-Train East extension, track installation is complete and overhead catenary system work is nearing completion. Construction on stations and pedestrian bridges is ongoing. Testing began earlier this week when the first Alstom Citadis train travelled past Blair Station to Montréal Station. Handover of the system and launch of the East extension is planned for 2025.Track installation and station construction continue to progress on the O-Train West extension. The cut and cover tunnels along the Kichi Zībī Mīkan and through Connaught Park are advancing well…
February 13, 2024

Major milestone for blue line extension: Contract awarded for train control system

Today, the Blue line extension project office awarded the contract for the line's new train control system. The adoption of a communications-based train control (CBTC) system, which is already used by the vast majority of subway network operators around the world, is an opportunity to modernize the Montréal métro's train control system for the entire Blue line.Train control systems are the brains of underground networks; the use of CBTC will thus be a high‑value upgrade for the Blue line system. The $217,173,941 contract was awarded to Ground Transportation Systems Canada Inc. and includes installation, maintenance and certain options for the CBTC…
December 06, 2023

VIA Rail Reaches Over 100,000 Bookings With Its New Reservation System, Which Allows for a Simplified, More Convenient, Accessible and Autonomous Experience

VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) recently reached its 100,000th booking with its new reservation system which offers passengers an easy and intuitive booking process and a wide range of new functionalities.The scope of this key modernization project goes far beyond the update of a reservation system as the Corporation completely replaced the booking platform and carried out a full overhaul of all related infrastructure and systems (such as the loyalty program and Point-of-Sale systems) along with the integration in other existing systems. Knowing that it was such a complex and large-scale endeavour, VIA Rail is pleased to report that there…
December 04, 2023

Work: Snowdon Station Next in Line for an Upgrade

Starting December 4, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will have teams working at Snowdon métro station to upgrade and refurbish certain equipment and facilities. Once the work is completed, many of the improvements will have a positive impact on customers.Continuing until December 2024, the $16 million project will involve:Work in customer-accessible areas:Refurbishment of three staircasesReplacement of floor tile sectionsRefurbishment of lighting and addition of fixtures on the upper central platformRefurbishment of gutters and the water pipe systemInstallation of foot grilles to catch water and snowRefurbishment of the spandrel above the stairs between the fare booth level and the…
November 20, 2023

Solutions de transport structurant à Québec et de mobilité pour la Communauté métropolitaine de Québec : CDPQ Infra accepte le mandat proposé par le gouvernement du Québec

(An English version of the press release can be found below the French version.)Tel que le prévoit l'entente-cadre visant des projets majeurs d'infrastructure publique, CDPQ Infra a accepté aujourd'hui un mandat du gouvernement du Québec pour faire l'analyse de la mobilité actuelle et projetée de l'ensemble de la Communauté métropolitaine de Québec (CMQ), pour tous modes de transport confondus.Après une analyse approfondie, CDPQ Infra recommandera la ou les solutions permettant d'identifier un projet de transport structurant pour la Ville de Québec et d'améliorer la mobilité et la fluidité dans l'ensemble de la CMQ. Le travail d'analyse débutera dès la réception des…
November 17, 2023

Memo: Successful Operation of Nine Trains Begins on Stage 2 South

Stage 2 South – Successful Operation of Nine Trains Begins. This memo is to provide Mayor and Members of Council with an update regarding a recent milestone in the ongoing testing and preparations to operate the Stage 2 south O-Train extensions, lines 2 and 4.TransitNext, the contractor responsible for building, testing, and maintaining the system, has begun demonstrating the ability to safely operate nine trains, the number required for revenue service, on Line 2, between Bayview and Limebank stations, and on Line 4, between South Keys and Airport stations. This is a key milestone in the program, as it tests the integration of the…
November 02, 2023

REM Update: CDPQ Infra’s expectations for managing operations and communications during service disruptions

Following the service disruptions and, in particular, the issues encountered in communicating information to users of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM), CDPQ Infra would like to apologize to those affected by this situation and reiterate its commitment to providing users with reliable, high-quality public transit service. In the wake of recent events, CDPQ Infra has taken a series of measures to ensure that the incident management carried out by the Groupe des partenaires pour la mobilité des Montréalais (GPMM) consortium, which is made up of Alstom and AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin), is significantly reinforced. These measures should enable CDPQ Infra to…
November 01, 2023

Mise à jour par rapport à l'appel d'offre sur les infrastructures pour le Tramway de Québec et les prochaines étapes

Au cours des derniers jours, la Ville a été informée par le dernier soumissionnaire en lice, Mobilité de la Capitale, que ce dernier ne déposerait pas de proposition financière. Dans les circonstances, la Ville a choisi de mettre fin à l'appel de propositions amorcé au printemps 2022.Depuis le désistement du consortium ModerniCité à l'automne 2022, Mobilité de la Capitale était le seul joueur à poursuivre le processus. Ce dernier a d'ailleurs déposé une proposition technique de qualité en août 2023. Pour des raisons légales, la Ville n'était pas autorisée à divulguer le nombre de soumissionnaires avant la fin de l'appel…
October 27, 2023

Light Rail Sub-Committee receives progress update on the O-Train Extension Project

The City's Light Rail Sub-Committee received a progress update today on the O-Train extension project. All three extensions expanding the O-Train network farther south, east and west are advancing well.On the O-Train Line 1 East extension, track installation is nearing completion and overhead catenary system work is underway. Construction on stations and pedestrian bridges is ongoing. In the new year, testing of trains on the extension will begin.Track installation and station construction continue to progress on the O-Train Lines 1 and 3 West extension. The cut and cover tunnels are advancing well with excavation nearing completion. Tunnel walls and roof…
October 13, 2023

Minister of Transport announces the launch of the Request for Proposals for the High Frequency Rail project

The High Frequency Rail project will be the largest Canadian infrastructure project in generations. Once operational, the rail line will span the Québec City to Toronto corridor with dedicated passenger tracks. This transformational project will provide clean, safe, and efficient travel, drive our economy, and strengthen our partnerships with Indigenous communities.Today, the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the launch of the Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP process will be ongoing until summer 2024. Following the evaluation period, the Government of Canada will select the group who will become the private developer partner to work collaboratively…
October 12, 2023

Transit Commission hears updates on O-Train Line 1 and the root cause investigation regarding axle issues - October 12, 2023

On October 12, 2023, the Transit Commission heard updates regarding O-Train Line 1 and the results of the root cause investigation regarding the derailments and issues experienced with O-Train Line 1. Presentations by City Staff, RTG and Alstom were made to the commission.The presentations provided to Council and an archive of the meeting are attached below. PRESS RELEASE : Transit Commission receives updates on wheel bearing issue and severe weather incidents affecting O-Train servicesToday, the City's Transit Commission received updates on the wheel bearing issue that resulted in O-Train service disruptions and a report on the incidents and investigations undertaken by…
September 29, 2023

Light Rail Sub-Committee Hears O-Train Expansion Update

Download PDF File Here  The City's Light Rail Sub-Committee received a detailed presentation on construction activity for the three O-Train extension projects and a status update on the work being done by the City to address the recommendations in the Ottawa LRT Public Inquiry Action Plan.O-Train Lines 2 and 4 are progressing well, with station construction nearing completion. Works along the alignment include communications equipment installation, station occupancy approvals, and ongoing construction of park & ride facilities.The Sub-Committee also received an update on steps required before revenue service. Testing and commissioning is ongoing and will continue through the fall. The…
September 27, 2023

Metrolinx Provides an Update Regarding Eglinton Crosstown Construction and Status

Earlier today, Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster informed media and the public about the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project's status and explained what work is being done to deliver the line safely and reliably.We know that CTS has made progress, but the unpredictable technical risks in the testing and commissioning phase will affect the opening date significantly. There are still many risks in the project schedule and we are not prepared to predict a firm date.Today's briefing is an important step and we intend to provide regular technical reviews and will update the public as the project progresses towards completion and service. Follow…
September 26, 2023

Blue line extension: Final phase of project’s largest call for tenders launches

The Blue line extension Project Office announced an important milestone today: the issuing of the final call for tenders for the construction of a tunnel using a tunnel boring machine and for site preparation work for some of the future stations and auxiliary structures. This is the largest contract to be awarded in this major project. When complete, the Blue line extension will transform the transportation landscape in the east end of Montréal and inject new life into the area's economy.Given the complexity of this contract, a two-stage call for tenders process was selected. In the first phase of the…
September 25, 2023

REM noise during operations - Implementation of mitigation measures

Media representatives were invited to a technical presentation of the results of an analysis carried out by acoustics experts on the REM segment in service, as well as on the mitigation measures to be rolled out in Griffintown, Pointe-Saint-Charles and Île-des-Sœurs. A copy of the technical report and presentation has been archived below this press release."As we have said before, we are not happy about the noise caused by REM operations in certain areas. Over the last few months, we have adopted a strategic approach, with the support of international experts, to establish a diagnosis that will now enable us…
September 13, 2023

Réseau express métropolitain: Project Update

Download This Track REM - Mise a jour - 13 septembre, 2023 Media representatives were invited to an update on the first weeks of operation of the REM South Shore branch, the next stages of work to be carried out on the entire network, and a financial update on the project.More than one million passages reached on the South Shore branch, with a 99% service reliability rate from the first few weeksOf 67 km of network, including 17 km already in service, 85% is completed in unprecedented construction circumstancesAdditional costs of $1.65 billion represent a 26% increase over the cost…
September 11, 2023

Minister Champagne announces wireless service will soon be available to all Toronto subway riders

Today the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced new spectrum licence conditions which will require carriers to provide all passengers on Toronto's subway system with access to cellular connectivity no later than October 3, 2023.The Minister made the announcement alongside Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto, in the presence of several Toronto-area members of Parliament.The new licence conditions are effective immediately and require all mobile carriers currently operating in Toronto to:provide equal-quality services to all Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway riders by October 3, 2023;quickly begin work to expand existing network coverage in order to provide full…
September 07, 2023

O-Payment launches on OC Transpo

This memo is to advise the Mayor and Members of Council that OC Transpo has completed the testing phase of the O-Payment system and is pleased to today introduce this new and convenient payment option to customers. With O-Payment, customers can pay for an Adult fare by tapping a credit card or mobile wallet on fare gates at any station or fare readers on an OC Transpo bus. Customers can tap the same credit card or mobile wallet to transfer between trips, as long as they are within the transfer window. OC Transpo is the first transit agency in Canada to introduce…
September 07, 2023

VIA Rail increases service between Ottawa and London this fall

VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) is pleased to announce the reintroduction of two round trips between Toronto and Ottawa and one round trip between London and Toronto, starting this October. "The ongoing progressive introduction of VIA Rail's 32 new trainsets is already yielding positive results, as recent increases in equipment availability, coupled with intense recruitment and training efforts, are now allowing us to reintroduce these high-demand frequencies," said Mario Péloquin, President and Chief Executive Officer. "As we continue to strike a balance between meeting our passengers' evolving travel needs and deploying our limited resources, we remain committed to offering…
September 07, 2023

Tramway Gatineau-Ottawa : La STO présente le sommaire final et les recommandations de l'Étude complémentaire et dévoile le site Web du projet

La Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) a présenté ce matin le sommaire final et les recommandations (Rapport 6) de l'Étude complémentaire pour la réalisation d'un système de transport collectif structurant dans l'ouest de la ville de Gatineau. Rappelons que l'Étude complémentaire a pour principal objectif d'identifier la solution optimale (mode et tracé) qui permettra de répondre aux besoins de déplacements des résidents de l'ouest de Gatineau pour les 30 à 50 prochaines années, dans un contexte de croissance de la population, de congestion des réseaux de transport et d'importance des échanges interprovinciaux. La solution devait refléter les volontés politiques…