Montréal Transit Developments

[drum118]

Both TTC and ML need to look to Europe to see what they do it for times not only at stations, bus stop and on vehicles to inform riders when x will be at y along with connecting routes. This includes the next 2-3 vehicles. Some systems have count down clocks saying x will arrive in z to the second.

Montreal is on the right path, but the time needs to be higher at riders eye level, not the advertisement.

On the inside of vehicles, there are displays showing how long to the next stop, but at least 3 stops beyond it as well to the end of the route. They display connecting routes for the stop to the point it will display the times for those connecting route as a new screen as the vehicle approaches the stops. Not that hard to do.

All heavy stops needs next vehicle info not like some TTC shelters showing real info as to arrival time, but also any delays info.

 

[Mind_the_gap]

^ Sadly, the post-Byford ”laissez-faire” attitude with the TTC at work.

 

[nfitz]

For what it’s worth, at least the underground Metrolinx Line 5 stations will have next train arrivals displayed at the street-level doorways.

Something the TTC should emulate…

I very much doubt, that despite the original promises, that Eglinton (and Finch West) will be achieving a 6-minute maximum frequency off-peak.

 

[futurebound]

On the inside of vehicles, there are displays showing how long to the next stop, but at least 3 stops beyond it as well to the end of the route. They display connecting routes for the stop to the point it will display the times for those connecting route as a new screen as the vehicle approaches the stops. Not that hard to do.

YRT does pretty well with its in-vehicle wayfinding, TTC on the other hand, not so much.

 

[TossYourJacket]

YRT does pretty well with its in-vehicle wayfinding, TTC on the other hand, not so much.

Yeah, we need way better information displayed inside TTC vehicles. Hell, once you're on a streetcar, there's no on-board reminder of which streetcar it is/what the terminus is. On the 506, for example, its fine, but it is a problem on the 504, since it has the A & B routes. Just having a screen somewhere that says if the streetcar is going to Distillery or Broadview would be a huge quality of life improvement.

 

[felix123]

REM Montreal Is Throwing A Launch Party Downtown With Free Ice Cream & Live Music

You can ride the rails over the weekend at no cost!

www.mtlblog.com

 

[drum118]

REM Montreal Is Throwing A Launch Party Downtown With Free Ice Cream & Live Music

You can ride the rails over the weekend at no cost!

www.mtlblog.com

This will allow me to get out of Montreal a day sooner than plan and on my way for my holiday trip. Already loosing 3 days by going to the opening as well back tracking through the US to get back on course.

 

[felix123]

LIVE EVENT - Montréal's Réseau Express Métropolitain - Inauguration Ceremony and the First Ride!

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we bring you exclusive LIVE coverage of the highly anticipated opening of Montreal's Réseau Express Métropolitain ...

www.youtube.com

Livestream of the REM inauguration today, by Rail Fans Canada.
They noted it's fast when accelerating and cruising, smooth compared to the Ottawa Confederation line, very quiet (at least on the inside, there have already been complaints about its noise from the outside) and that it runs a bit faster than cars on the Champlain bridge, even without any traffic congestion. The train bypassed intermediate stations for the press ride.

 

[ssiguy2]

Congratulations Montreal!

It's quite interesting that Pierre was at the opening of the Montreal Metro and his son who became PM was at the opening of REM. Maybe they will continue the trend and Justin's son will become PM and could be at the opening of Eglinton.

 

[Reecemartin]

After what feels like decades covering the project, the Montreal REM is finally open; it's fast, frequent, modern, and now we've finally gotten the chance to get onboard - so come along and check it out with us!

 

[p_xavier]

The jab at Valerie's from the premier was worth the whole event. Basically he said it's time Valerie, Jean-Marc will do a great job. (talking about the REM de l'Est).

https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2023/07/28/inauguration-du-rem-legault-cree-un-malaise-en-faisait-une-blague-a-valerie-plante

 

[Reecemartin]

Another video!

Ride on the Montreal REM! | Timelapse Roundtrip Gare Centrale - Brossard

 

[p_xavier]

Another video!

Ride on the Montreal REM! | Timelapse Roundtrip Gare Centrale - Brossard

Amazing! Can you confirm the exit at Gare Centrale station to Place Bonaventure is an exit only?

 

[p_xavier]

CDPQi next projects as per the CEO of CDPQ:

McGill Campus conversions for student housing.
Second South Shore REM Line
HFR (as they're a bidder) he said he proposes different services (frequency for normal service and high speed)


The Laval REM line is under planning, some plans were posted on another forum but it was not discussed officially. I'd assume that would be a major TOD and development related line.


Opening is more than a success, they have to refuse passengers :

Fin de semaine de découverte du REM | « C’est vraiment un moment historique, il faut en profiter ! »

En couple, avec des amis ou en famille, environ 60 000 personnes se sont déplacées samedi de la gare Centrale à la station Brossard pour être parmi les premiers à découvrir le nouveau tronçon du Réseau express métropolitain (REM).

www.lapresse.ca

 

[p_xavier]

Full Quality PNG here, for people who prefer to not use a stupid, antiquated format that only boomers like.

PDFs need to die like the fax.

Full Quality PNG

You can't even zoom without losing quality with the PNG, nice try...