Montreal

Map of Rail Network

**Montreal** is a major city in Canada, located in the southern region of Quebec. The city has an urban population of 4.2 million, and is the second largest urban area in Canada. The Greater Montreal Rail Network consists of two major systems: the Montreal Metro (Heavy Rail) and Exo (Regional Rail). The Montreal Metro was heavily inspired by the Paris Metro, which can be seen through its unique station design.

## Network

The Greater Montreal Rail Network consists of two major systems: the Montreal Metro and Exo. The Montreal Metro is a heavy rail system. The Montreal Metro serves in total 68 stations on 4 lines. Exo is a regional rail service that serves the Greater Montreal Area. Its 5 lines radiate out of Montreal Central System. The network provides service to 4.2 million inhabitants of the Greater Montreal Area.

## Montreal Metro

The Montreal Metro is the heavy rail system serving the Montreal Area. The system is made up of 4 lines serving 68 station. Montreal Metro is famous for its station design, which resembles that of the Paris Metro.

### Lines

 Green Line
 Blue Line
 Yellow Line

#### Orange Line

The Orange Line is a heavy rail line and takes a unique "U" shape in and around Montreal. The service terminates at Cote-Vertu and Montmorency. The line connects the northeastern suburbs of Montreal into the City Centre. The Orange Line has connections to the Green Line at Lionel-Groulx and Berri-Uqam, connections to the Blue Line at Snowdon and Jean-Talon, connections to the Yellow Line at Berri-Uqam, and connections to Exo regional rail at Bonaventure-Gare Centrale, Sauve, and Del la Concorde.

#### Green Line

The Green Line is a heavy rail line and the primary east-west line in the Montreal Metro. The system terminates at Angrison in the west and Honore-Beaugrand in the east. The line connects the northeastern and southwestern suburbs of Montreal with the city centre. The Green Line has connections with Orange Line at Lionel-Groulx and Berri-Uqam, and connections with Line 4 at Berri-Uqam.

#### Blue Line

The Blue Line is a heavy rail line and a southwest-northeast line that bypasses the city centre. The system terminates at Snowdon and Saint-Michel. The line connects the northern suburbs of Montreal with the rest of the transport network. The Blue Line has connections with the Orange Line at Snowdon and Jean-Talon, and connections with the Exo regional rail at Parc.

#### Yellow Line

The Yellow Line is a heavy rail line that connects the island of Montreal to the mainland. The system terminates at Berri-Uqam and Longueuil. The line has connections with the Green and orange lines at Berri-Uqam.

## Exo

Exo is the regional rail service serving Montreal and its suburbs. The system consists of 5 lines radiating out from a hub at Central Station. It is primarily used by commuters coming in and out of Central Montreal for work.

### Lines

 Saint-Jerome
 Masocouche
 Deux-Montagnes
 Candiac
 Mount-Saint-Hilare

#### Vaudreuil-Hudson Line

The Vaudreuil-Hudson Line is a regional rail service running and serving the western suburbs of Montreal. The service begins in Lucien-Lallier and terminates at Hudson. The Line connects the western mainland to the island of Montreal, as well as passing by the Airport. The Vaudreuil-Hudson Line has connections with the Candiac and St-Jerome Lines at Montreal-Quest and Vendome, connections with the rest of the Exo system at Gare Centrale, and connections to the Orange Line at Vendome and Lucien-Lallier.

#### Saint-Jerome Line

The Saint-Jerome Line is a regional rail service running and serving the northern suburbs of Montreal. The service begins in Lucien-Lallier and terminates at Saint-Jerome. The Line connects the northern mainland and the city of Laval with Montreal Island. The Saint-Jerome Line has connections with the Vaudreuil-Hudson and Candiac Lines at Montreal-Quest and Vendome, connections with the rest of the Exo system at Gare Centrale, connections with the Orange Line at Vendome and Lucien-Lallier, and connections with the Blue Line at Parc.

#### Masocouche Line

The Masocouche Line is a regional rail service running and serving the northern suburbs of Montreal. The service begins in Gare Centrale and terminates at Masocouche. The line connects the northern mainland to the rest of Montreal Island and the City Centre. The Masocouche Line has connections with the Deux-Montagnes Line at Mont-Royal and Canora, connections with the rest of the Exo system at Gare Centrale, and connections with the Orange Line at Gare Bonaventure and Sauve.

#### Deux-Montagnes Line

The Deux-Montagnes Line is a regional rail service running and serving the northwestern suburbs of Montreal. The service begins in Gare Centrale and terminates at Deux-Montagnes. The line connects the northwestern mainland and Laval with the rest of Montreal. The Deux-Montagnes Line has connections to the Masocouche Line at Mont-Royal and Canora, connections with the rest of the Exo system at Gare Centrale, and connections with the Orange Line at Bonaventure.

#### Candiac Line

The Candiac Line is a regional rail service running and serving the southern suburbs of Montreal. The service begins in Lucien-Lallier and terminates at Candiac. The line connects the southern mainland with Central Montreal. The Candiac Line has connections to the Saint-Jerome and Vauderuil-Hudson Lines at Montreal-Quest and Vendome, connections with the rest of the Exo network at Gare Centrale, and connections to the Orange Line at Lucien-Lallier and Vendome.

#### Mount-Saint-Hilare Line

The Mount-Saint-Hilare Line is a regional rail service running and serving the eastern suburbs of Montreal. The service begins in Gare Centrale and ends at Mount-Saint-Hilare. The line connects the eastern mainland with Central montreal. The Mount-Saint Hilare line has connections with the rest of the Exo system at Gare Centrale, and connections to the Orange Line at Bonaventure.

## Future Plans

There are major plans to upgrade the Montreal Rail Network in the coming years. The current project under construction is the Reseau Express Metropolitain (REM), which will dramatically expand the already large Montreal network.

### Reseau Express Metropolitain (REM)

The REM is a system currently under construction that will add 26 stations to the Montreal Network. The system is a heavy rail system, however, will be independent from the Montreal Metro. The system will be the 5th longest automated metro system in the world after its opening. The REM will serve as a regional metro system, with longer station distances than a traditional metro system, but more frequent than a regional rail system. The REM will also importantly connect to Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport, providing a quick way to get from the City Center to the Airport.

## Intercity Rail

*More information on Intercity Rail can be found on the Canada page*

Montreal is one of the major hubs of Canada's railway network. Intercity Rail services are operated by VIA Rail Canada, and the services include trains around the Windsor-Quebec City corridor. Montreal is one of two Canadian Cities to have international train service. Trains operate out of **Montreal Central Station (Gare Centrale)**, the second busiest station in Canada.

### Services

 Terminus
 Terminus
 Ottawa
 Toronto Union
 Ottawa