A Look At Montreal's New REM Trains (PHOTOS)

They'll have wifi, air conditioning and heat.
Staff Writer

The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here. After a much-hyped arrival in Montreal, the first REM cars were unveiled at last on Monday morning in Brossard. 

Lucky for you, MTL Blog got a first-hand look at what the new REM trains look like inside and out. 

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Complete with the latest innovations in commuter train technology, a ride on the REM is looking to be a pretty smooth experience.

Air-conditioning, heat, wifi, and universal accessibility will ensure a comfortable ride for everyone.

JF Savaria via Réseau Express Metropolitain

Fully automated, the trains include windows at the very front for panoramic views of the metropolitan area.

JF Savaria via Réseau Express Metropolitain

JF Savaria via Réseau Express Metropolitain

The first cars will be tested on the South Shore during the winter to see how they hold up in Montreal's weird and wonderful weather. 

Though construction was delayed thanks to the pandemic and a sudden explosion in the Mount Royal Tunnel, REM structures continue to go up and the whole network is set to be operational by the end of 2024.

  • Teddy Elliot
  • Teddy Elliot was a Staff Writer for MTL Blog. He was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec and has a B.A. in Literature. Teddy has been a journalist for three years and was once an English teacher. His creative work has appeared in The Blasted Tree and Parenthetical Magazine. When he's not chasing scoops, Teddy can be found cheering on Aston Villa and listening to 80s power ballads. He was shortlisted for a Digital Publishing Award in 2021.

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