Automated Metro Line in Montreal

The first phase of a fully automated metro line has been launched in Montreal, Canada, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.

In Montreal, Canada, the opening ceremony for the first phase of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) project took place. This fully automated metro line spans 17 kilometers, includes 5 stations, and connects the suburb of Brossard to the city’s Central Station.

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The design and construction of the network were carried out by the Groupe PMM consortium under the leadership of Alstom, which supplied REM with a fully automated metro system without drivers, including rolling stock and a train control system using CBTC radio communication.

According to the contract terms, the consortium delivered 212 Alstom Metropolis cars (106 two-car trains), Alstom Urbalis GoA4 control system, a CBTC radio communication-based train control system, and the Alstom Iconis control system, enabling automated train operation without drivers.

Additionally, Alstom provided platform screen doors, in-train Wi-Fi, cybersecurity measures, depot equipment, and 30 years of technical maintenance for the line, including the HealthHubTM system for fault prevention and fleet management. Groupe PMM is also responsible for train testing and system integration.

The REM project, with a total cost of $6.9 billion, will stretch over 67 kilometers, include 26 stations, and operate 20 hours a day.

Photo: ctvnews.ca

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