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May 19, 2026 | North America

Montreal light metro extension opens

14km West Island Line extends automated REM network to 64km.

March 18, 2026 | Commuter Rail

New commuter operator for Montreal

Transdev has been awarded a 10-year operations and maintenance contract.

January 14, 2026 | North America

Projects to watch in 2026 - North America

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in North America in 2026 including the Gateway Programme, the Ontario Line, the Austin Light Rail and Alto.

November 18, 2025 | Metros

Services start on second section of Montreal REM

Newly-opened line extends light metro network by 33km.

July 22, 2024 | Financial

Canada launches Canada Public Transit Fund

A total of $US 21.8bn will be made available over first 10 years.

February 19, 2024 | Metros

Montreal metro Blue Line CBTC contract awarded

CBTC will be installed on the existing line as well as the under-construction extension.

October 17, 2023 | Main line

RFP launched for Canada’s High Frequency Rail project

HFR will see dedicated passenger tracks provided in the Quebec City - Toronto corridor.

September 21, 2023 | North America

Bringing High Frequency Rail to Canada

The Canadian government is hoping to encourage modal shift and fight climate change by introducing faster, more frequent passenger services between the biggest cities along the Toronto - Quebec City corridor. Robert Preston reports on the High Frequency Rail project.

July 31, 2023 | Metros

Services begin on first section of Montreal REM

Construction of the automated light metro has been funded by Quebec's public pension fund CDPQ.

July 24, 2023 | News

Three consortia in running for Canada’s High Frequency Rail project

The project aims to deliver a 200km/h electrified line from Quebec City to Montreal and Toronto.

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