The West Island now within easy reach by REM!
REM in service
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Since May 18, the four stations on the Anse-à-l'Orme branch are now open to riders, marking a new milestone for the network. For the first time, this area benefits from a structured public transit system, offering frequent and reliable service.
A look back at a wonderful inaugural weekend in photos
Last Friday, May 15, more than 150 people were invited to our inauguration cocktail at Fairview–Pointe-Claire station. It was a great evening where partners and elected officials had the opportunity to connect and celebrate this new addition to mobility in Greater Montréal.
Charles Emond, President and CEO of La Caisse, Daniel Farina, President and CEO of CDPQ Infra, and Benoit Charette, Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, delivered a few remarks before the ribbon cutting.
Charles Émond, President and Chief Executive Officer of La Caisse, at the inauguration of the REM in the West Island at Fairview–Pointe-Claire station.
From left to right: Gilles Girouard – Director General, City of Pointe‑Claire, Pascale Déry – Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks, Benoît Gendron – Chief Executive Officer, ARTM, Benoit Charette – Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Michel Boudreau – Mayor of Sainte‑Anne‑de‑Bellevue, Charles Emond – President and Chief Executive Officer, La Caisse, Loïc Cordelle – Chief Executive Officer, Pulsar, Eric Girard – Minister of Finance; Minister Responsible for Infrastructure, Stéfan Balan – President and Chief Executive Officer, NouvLR, Daniel Farina – President and Chief Executive Officer, CDPQ Infra, Alan DeSousa – Executive Committee Member Responsible for Mobility and Infrastructure, City of Montréal; Mayor of the Borough of Saint‑Laurent, Macky Tall – Chair of the Board of Directors, Canada Infrastructure Bank and Michael Brown – Councillor, District 1 – Timberlea, City of Kirkland.
Thousands explore the REM
During the open house days at our West Island stations on May 16 and 17, more than 170,000 of you visited the network—83,000 on Saturday and 77,000 on Sunday. On Saturday, many riders took advantage of the REM to head to the Bell Centre for the Canadiens game. Thank you for coming out in such great numbers!
A look back in images at the inauguration of the REM in the West Island on May 16 and 17, 2026.
A look back in images at the inauguration of the REM in the West Island on May 16 and 17, 2026.
A look back in images at the inauguration of the REM in the West Island on May 16 and 17, 2026.
A look back in images at the inauguration of the REM in the West Island on May 16 and 17, 2026.
A look back in images at the inauguration of the REM in the West Island on May 16 and 17, 2026.
A look back in images at the inauguration of the REM in the West Island on May 16 and 17, 2026.
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The REM operations team, Pulsar, is ready to welcome you to your new stations for your travels.
Welcome aboard!