Press releases

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

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

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.

Budget 2024: STM confirms announced spending reductions

Budget 2024: STM confirms announced spending reductions

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) confirmed today that it has made and implemented the spending reductions announced to cover $36 million of the $46 million risk to be recovered in its 2024 operating budget. Having already identified a number of ways to optimize spending, the STM is now confirming reductions in payroll and goods and services expenditures, all while maintaining its service offer.

D’Iberville becomes métro network’s 27th accessible station

D’Iberville becomes métro network’s 27th accessible station

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has commissioned three new elevators at D’Iberville station, making it the 27th accessible station in the métro network. The addition of elevators will benefit customers with functional limitations as well as families with young children, elderly people and those travelling with luggage.

First group of safety ambassadors deployed on the métro

First group of safety ambassadors deployed on the métro

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has announced that it has officially deployed safety ambassadors on the métro network to help maintain a sense of safety for all customers in an increasingly complex social landscape.