Ontario Construction News staff writer
Montréal is moving ahead with planning for two new stations on the Réseau express métropolitain (REM), following an announcement by CDPQ Infra, the Government of Québec and the City of Montréal.
The proposed stations – Griffintown–Bernard Landry and a second near Bridge and Wellington streets, would be located along the Lachine Canal and are intended to improve transit access in rapidly developing areas on both its north and south sides.
The project is entering a planning phase that will include technical and environmental studies and procurement work. That phase will determine the final cost and construction schedule. Construction could begin in 2028, with the overall project expected to take about four years, including planning and construction.
Funding includes an additional $250 million from the Canada Infrastructure Bank and $25 million from the Government of Québec. CDPQ Infra said its own contribution will be confirmed once final costs are determined.
CDPQ Infra president and CEO Daniel Farina said building both stations at the same time is the most efficient approach. “It enables the implementation of the most efficient methods to deliver this major enhancement while limiting impacts on REM service and local communities,” he said.
The Griffintown–Bernard Landry station was included in the original REM plan. The Bridge and Wellington station was requested by the City of Montréal in 2023 to support development in the Wellington Basin area.
Officials say constructing both stations simultaneously is intended to reduce disruption to REM service, limit community impacts and control costs given the complexity of integrating new infrastructure near active rail operations.
