Three rectifier stations on the existing Blue Line
Construction work on the Fabre rectifier station will begin soon. Learn more by visiting the Fabre tab, which is dedicated to this worksite.
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As part of the extension of the Blue Line toward the east end of Montreal, three new rectifier stations will be added to the existing Blue Line in the Fabre, Acadie and Jean-Brillant sectors.
These stations are essential for the proper functioning of the metro network, as they supply the electricity needed to power the trains.
What is a rectifier station?
A rectifier station is a small, above-ground building that is not accessible to the public. It houses the equipment required to provide electrical power to the metro. Several rectifier stations (RSs) are distributed throughout the network.
Among other things, these three new RSs on the Blue Line will:
- Increase the network’s capacity by allowing three extra cars per train
- Improve passenger comfort and accessibility with the introduction of AZUR trains on the Blue Line
- Support a new, more reliable and efficient train control system.
Jean Brillant rectifier station
Public Information Session
A virtual information session is scheduled for the coming weeks. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the infrastructure to be built in your area, the construction site layout, and the next steps. You can also submit your questions to our experts in advance using this form or on the day of the event.
Jean-Brillant Substation: Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
At Jean-Brillant, the rectifier station will be located on Rue Jean-Brillant, east of Avenue Victoria.
Upcoming
Construction of the new RS is scheduled to begin in summer 2026 and is expected to take about two years. Updates will be provided before each major phase of the project.
Preparatory work completed
In the summer of 2025, the Commission des services électriques de Montréal (CSEM) began preparatory work on Rue Jean-Brillant and Avenue Victoria to relocate underground cables currently located in the area where the RS will be built. Hydro-Québec continued related work in the spring of 2026. This work was necessary to clear the way for excavation.
Good to know
- Access to residences and private parking will be maintained at all times.
- Signs will guide pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
- To reduce disturbances for nearby residents, mitigation measures will be put in place, including the installation of noise barriers around the construction site.
Fabre rectifier station
At Fabre, the rectifier station will be integrated into the station’s main building at the corner of Rue Jean-Talon and Rue Papineau.
Upcoming work:
This construction project will begin in summer 2026. During the work, there will be some temporary traffic disruptions in the surrounding area. Once completed, the construction of this infrastructure will change the shape of the existing building and eliminate the recessed portion overlooking the alley.
What to expect during the work
This first phase will begin in August 2026 and last approximately four (4) weeks:
During this period:
- Car lanes will be closed on Papineau Avenue. Between Everett Street and Jean-Talon Street, only one lane in each direction will remain open.
- A pedestrian route will be set up on Papineau Avenue on the side of the construction zone.
- The 45 bus stops located on Papineau Avenue, north of Jean-Talon Street, will be relocated south of that street.
- The residents’ alley between Papineau and Marquette Streets will be accessible only via Everett Street.
During the construction of the new rectifier station, major renovations will also be carried out on the station’s main building.
The renovation of the main building will require a change in the construction site layout. This second phase will begin in September 2026 and last approximately 18 months.
During this period:
- The station’s main entrance (Entrance A) will be closed to allow for construction work. You may use Entrance B, located at the corner of Jean-Talon and Fabre streets.
- Additional traffic lanes will be gradually opened on Papineau Avenue.
- The southbound 45 bus stop on Papineau Avenue will remain relocated. A 93 bus stop on Jean-Talon will also be relocated.
- Access to Jean-Talon Street via the alley will remain blocked. Our teams will clear snow from the alley throughout the duration of the work.
- Please be careful and make sure to use the crosswalks. Flaggers will be stationed at the entrance and exit of the construction site to ensure safety.
Good to know
- The alley serving residents on Rue Papineau and Rue Marquette will be accessible only via Rue Everett.
- Our teams will clear snow from the alley throughout the duration of the work.
- Work will be carried out at the station during construction, but Fabre station will remain accessible.
- Access to residences, parking lots and surrounding businesses will be maintained at all times.
- Bus service will be maintained.
Information Session - Fabre rectifier station
On July 15, 2026, an information session was organized for residents in the Fabre rectifier station to present the infrastructure project, the construction site layout, and the subsequent stages of its implementation.
View the presentation and watch the video recording. (Past sessions)
Acadie rectifier station
At Acadie, the station will be built on the site near the station’s secondary entrance.
Work has not yet begun, and more information will be provided soon.
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Learn more
Before work begins, a public information session will be held for residents in each sector to help them learn more about the nature of the work, how the project will be carried out and the mitigation measures that will be put in place.
Good-neighbour committee will also be established to encourage respectful coexistence throughout the project.
The Blue line project follows in the wake of the Déclaration du gouvernement du Québec et de la Ville de Montréal to revitalize Montréal East. Many projects are underway to give a new impetus to this sector. Increased mobility, economic development, and improved living environments are at the heart of this ambitious project. For more information, see Québec.ca/RevitalisationEstMontreal (in French only).