Can’t come soon enough! Getting to the airport in Canada’s 2nd largest city is a time- and money-wasting slog.
This week the first trains are being tested on the REM light-metro line to #Montréal ‘s Trudeau airport. Should be in full revenue service by 2027.
https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/grand-montreal/2026-08-13/rem/les-essais-debutent-sur-la-branche-vers-l-aeroport-montreal-trudeau.php?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=threads&utm_campaign=accueil
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