The Deux-Montagnes station of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) will be inaugurated Friday morning.
Starting Monday, Nov. 17, REM trains will run between downtown Montreal and Deux-Montagnes, on the North Shore.
The opening of the branch, eagerly awaited by public transit users, will add 14 stations to the REM network. Currently, five stations are in service between Montreal and Brossard, on the South Shore.
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To mark the opening, REM will offer free service to mark the opening of the Deux-Montagnes station this weekend.
Passengers can ride the REM for free across the network. The schedule for the lines are:
Due to the high ridership anticipated, bicycles and pets will not be allowed during the weekend, the REM said.
Visitors who wish to make the entire trip—a round trip between McGill and Deux-Montagnes stations—should allow approximately two and a half hours.
REM stations can be accessed on foot, by bike, and by public transit. Most stations are also accessible by car.
With the possible full shutdown of STM service this weekend after the Labour tribunal approved a strike by bus drivers and metro operators union late Wednesday, this free REM service could be helpful for public transit users.
