NEWS
REM West Island branch opens Monday after preview rides
New 14-km extension adds four stations and connects West Island to downtown in 30 minutes
Montrealers got their first chance this weekend to ride the REM's new West Island branch during free preview service, ahead of the line's official opening Monday. The 14-kilometre extension adds four new stations—Des Sources, Fairview–Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, and Anse-à-l'Orme—significantly expanding the light-rail network farther into the West Island. The new terminus at Anse-à-l'Orme will connect riders to downtown Montreal in approximately 30 minutes, transforming commute times and accessibility for thousands of West Island residents.