The Government of Québec will invest CAD 330 million (USD 220 million) for the construction of an underground garage for trains at Côte-Vertu station, a Montreal Metro station.
The garage will make it possible to replace first-generation metro cars and meet increased transit ridership along with other requirements, including the Blue line’s future extension. Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will contribute the remaining funds, for an overall investment of nearly CAD 440 million (USD 293.7 million).
Once construction of the garage is finished, STM will be in a position to more efficiently meet its needs with regards to accommodating and maintaining its rolling stock. Moreover, the facility’s location will help STM improve metro system operations by being able to add more trains during rush hour periods, especially on the Orange line. Not only is that metro line the most heavily-used, but the next 20 years will also see it experience one of the strongest increases in demand.
“Construction of this garage will enable STM to provide Montrealers with better service, thanks in part to shorter intervals between métro trains during rush hour. In the end, support by the Government of Québec will help to improve the quality of life for transit users, unclog major roadways, lessen greenhouse gas emissions and promote the densification of our urban communities,” Laurent Lessard, Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transportation Electrification said.
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