STM commissions elevators at two more stations: Outremont and Place-Saint-Henri
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has just commissioned elevators in Outremont and Place-Saint-Henri stations, making them the 28th and 29th universally accessible stations in the métro network.
STM extending reserved lane on Notre-Dame Street West in Lachine, Sud-Ouest and Montreal West
New operating hours for section of existing reserved lane between Saint-Pierre Avenue and Pullman Street
Amendments to by-law R-036 on safety and conduct : STM puts focus on customer travel experience
In an effort to improve the customer experience, the Board of Directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is recommending that the Montréal agglomeration council approve proposed amendments to by law R 036 on the standards of safety and conduct to be observed by persons in the rolling stock and buildings operated by or on behalf of the STM.
STM celebrates holiday season and announces extended service hours for New Year’s Eve
On the night of December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2025, the STM will extend its hours of operation on the métro’s Green, Orange and Yellow lines, all at the usual fare. The transit agency is also launching a new initiative in the métro today as a fun surprise for the holidays.
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) Welcomes Multi-Year Financial Support for Public Transit
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) welcomes the provincial government's announcement of multi-year financial assistance for public transit in its recent economic update. This is a significant step toward establishing a predictable financial framework that ensures the continuation of public transit services and allows for operational optimizations. Equally important is securing financial predictability for asset maintenance to guarantee the sustainability and reliability of infrastructure—and, by extension, the services they support.
STM 2025 Budget and 2025–2034 Capital Expenditure Program: Same level of service and growing needs in asset maintenance
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is releasing its 2025 budget, which totals $1.8 billion. Thanks to the efforts of its partners, the STM is able to present a balanced budget and confirm that the current level of service will be maintained in 2025. The 2025–2034 capital expenditure program, also released today, details investment needs of $25.8 billion, with $10.7 billion earmarked for métro asset maintenance so that the STM can continue to offer safe, reliable services and extend the lifespan of its infrastructure and equipment, especially in the métro network.
Safety in the métro: STM launches text message reporting service
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is announcing the immediate activation of its text message reporting service. Customers can now text 1 888 786 1119 to report non-urgent safety concerns in the métro to the STM.
Saint-Michel station to reopen at 10 a.m. today
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is announcing that Saint-Michel station will reopen at 10 a.m. on November 11.
STM Acknowledges Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité Durable’s Performance Audits Report
The Société de Transports de Montréal (STM) welcomes the publication of the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité Durable’s performance audits report. Although the exercise of comparing different transit agencies across Quebec has several limitations, as recognized by the auditors, the STM appreciates the collaborative work that identified interesting optimization avenues, in addition to those already proposed by the STM.
STM Board of Directors seeks new member under 35
The STM is actively seeking a new member aged under 35 to represent public transit customers on its Board of Directors.
Reserved lane on Bélanger Street to open October 28
Preparatory work for the Blue line extension project continues to move ahead on Jean-Talon Street East.
Closure of Saint-Michel Station: Ongoing Actions
Possible reopening of the station in the coming weeks
Fabre and D'Iberville stations to reopen today at 10 am
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) announces the reopening of Fabre and D’Iberville stations on Wednesday, October 9 at 10 am. However, Saint-Michel station will remain closed until further notice.
Fabre, d'Iberville and Saint-Michel metro stations closed until further notice: Structural issues discovered at Saint-Michel metro station
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) informs its customers of the closure of Fabre, d'Iberville and St-Michel métro stations as a preventive safety measure, for an indefinite period. No trains will be stopping at these stations.
L'îlot Rosemont à son plein potentiel (in French only)
La Société de transport de Montréal annonce la réouverture du terminus de bus de la station Rosemont. Cette réouverture termine le projet unique et à caractère social de l'îlot Rosemont, qui permet de valoriser cette station de métro.
The STM announces the extension of the reserved lane on Papineau Avenue in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Villeray - Saint-Michel - Parc-Extension boroughs as of September 23
Last Monday, an extension of the reserved lane on Saint-Laurent Boulevard in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough also opened.
STM promotes good habits with new rider awareness campaign
The campaign looks at five good things everyone can do to be respectful on public transit and keep services running smoothly.
Back to school: STM ready for returning bus and métro customers and launch of new bus service in southwestern Montréal
Starting today: aunch of new bus service in southwestern Montréal
STM bus network redesign in southwestern Montréal
New schedules and routes now available on trip planner and last community outreach activity before new service launch to be held August 17 during Lachine community festival
STM Tops List of Best Corporate Citizens in Canada
Corporate Knights sustainable development magazine has ranked the STM first among Canadian enterprises for its exemplary corporate responsibility practices.
STM announces new reserved lanes for 2024
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is confirming the introduction of new reserved lanes for 2024 following their recent approval by the Executive Committee of the City of Montréal.
Open House for the New Bus Service in Verdun, Sud-Ouest and Ville-Marie-Sud
Open house on Thursday, June 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Comité d'éducation aux adultes de la Petite-Bourgogne et de Saint-Henri (CÉDA),
Open House for New Bus Routes in Lachine and LaSalle
The clientele is inviting the customers to an open house on Tuesday, June 11, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Cégep André-Laurendeau, located at 1111 Lapierre Street in LaSalle.
Bus service changes in two sectors of southern Montréal: LaSalle/Lachine and Sud-Ouest/Ville-Marie-Sud/Verdun
Another step forward in the STM bus network redesign
STM 2023 Annual Report : A year marked by a significant return in ridership
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) released its 2023 Annual Report today, which shows a significant return in ridership on its networks, with a 21% increase compared to 2022, for a total of 288 million trips.
Federal budget 2024-2025: STM disappointed by the lack of support for public transit
The STM takes note of the 2024-2025 federal budget and its lack of new measures to tackle the major challenges faced by the largest transit authorities in the country.
STM launches awareness campaign to foster greater respect of frontline workers
In response to the growing hostility experienced by its employees on the ground, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) launched a communications campaign today to encourage customers to be respectful of frontline employees on the job.
Crémazie Building LEED Gold Certified
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is proud to announce that its new Crémazie building, located at the corner of Crémazie and Saint-Laurent, has received the Canada Green Building Council’s Gold LEED certification for new buildings (LEED NC).
STM welcomes appointment of Marie-Claude Baril to Board of Directors
The Montréal agglomeration council has appointed Marie-Claude Baril, Borough Councillor for Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles, to the STM Board of Directors.
Canada’s three biggest transit agencies urge Federal Government to advance next wave of transit funding
Chief executives from Toronto’s, Montreal’s, and Metro Vancouver’s transit agencies are appealing to the Federal Government to launch the promised Permanent Transit Fund (PTF) two years ahead of schedule in order to help them address growing pressures on their systems.
Budget provincial 2024-2025: Les clients du transport collectif sont délaissés - French only
À la suite du dépôt du budget provincial 2024-2025, la Société de transport de Montréal (STM) constate une absence d’engagement du gouvernement envers la crise du financement de l’exploitation du transport collectif et regrette que le gouvernement repousse la question à plus tard.
Network upgrades : The STM begins renovation of Saint-Michel station
As of today, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is beginning renovation work at Saint Michel métro station. This project is part of the STM’s ongoing commitment to modernize its networks and ensure the safety of its infrastructure.
New artwork unveiled at Place-des-Arts métro station
Visual artist Dominique Pétrin created “La Réconciliation” as part of the project to make Place des Arts station more accessible.
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.
Pie-IX BRT: New phase of extension work on Notre-Dame Street begins February 19
On February 19, the integrated Pie-IX BRT project office will launch the next phase of work to extend the Pie-IX BRT between Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue and Notre-Dame Street East. The work will be conducted on the east side of the street, from February 19 through to December.
Lettre ouverte d’Éric Alan Caldwell et de Marie-Claude Léonard : L’heure des choix pour le transport collectif - French only
Éric Alan Caldwell, président du CA de la STM, et Marie-Claude Léonard, directrice générale de la STM, cosignent cet appel à prendre le financement de l’exploitation du transport collectif au sérieux afin d'éviter une spirale de décroissance et ses lourds effets sur la qualité et l'offre de service.
Atwater on track to become eleventh accessible station on the Green line
Work to install two elevators at Atwater station begins today. The project, which is expected to last until December, puts Atwater station on track to become the eleventh accessible station on the Green line.
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
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.