Montreal Gazette
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📍 QC
May 18, 2026
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First paying customers ride REM’s new West Island branch
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The Réseau de transport de la métropole (REM) light rail system in Montreal welcomed its first paying customers to its new West Island branch on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone for the project.
The West Island branch runs from Anjou station in Montreal to Île Bizard and then on to Sainte-Anne-de-Belleville. The line has been a long-awaited addition to the city’s public transportation network, offering residents a more efficient way to travel between Montreal and the West Island.
Passengers were greeted with a mix of excitement and curiosity as they boarded the trains for their fir…
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