The inauguration of the REM saw a notable gathering of dignitaries, with the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, François Legault, Premier of Québec, and Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montréal, among those in attendance. Dignitaries and members of the public joined in the first official trip, traveling along the 16.6-km route that connects downtown Montreal to Brossard in a mere 18 minutes. “The REM will transform the way people get around the Greater Montréal area,” says Prime Minister Trudeau at the occasion. “It is the largest public transportation project undertaken in Québec in the last 50 years, and will ensure that Montrealers and all Canadians benefit from a transportation service to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport that is both efficient and clean. We are a major partner in this major project.” SHAPING MONTREAL’S FUTURE The REM’s impact on Montreal’s future is profound. Once fully completed, the REM will nearly double the existing metro network, expanding it from 71 km to 138 km. This expansion will significantly enhance transport within the metropolitan area, providing faster, more efficient travel options. The West Island 21 DEC 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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