Why Did This Mega-Project Cost So Little? | Montreal's REM Explained
We’d like to give full credit to Reece Martin for the footage used in this video. Reece creates exceptional content about transit systems, and you can check out his work here: https://youtu.be/g9O6RzsXIqQ?si=g9-2nQuc7roqQt50 Support Railways Explained and get exclusive benefits: Become a member on Patreon for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and more: https://www.patreon.com/railways_explained Join our YouTube membership to support the channel and get special perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq3OyOoLPYj4Oyk1DWnKxQ/join Donate via PayPal: PayPal.Me/railwaysexplained Check out our official merch and show your love for all things railway: https://railways-explained.creator-spring.com Montreal’s Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) is set to transform urban mobility in Canada with its state-of-the-art automated light rail system. Spanning 67 kilometers with 26 stations, the REM addresses growing congestion, suburban expansion, and the need for a direct airport connection. What’s in this video? • Origins of REM: How this ambitious $8 billion project began as a partnership with CDPQ Infra. • Key Features: Automated trains, cutting-edge infrastructure, and sustainable transportation solutions. • Major Challenges: Mount Royal Tunnel reconstruction, cost overruns, and construction delays. • Global Impact: Why REM’s cost-effectiveness and scale set a new benchmark for North American transit projects. The REM already connects Central Station to the South Shore, with ridership surpassing 1 million passengers within two months of its launch. By 2027, it’s set to link Montreal-Trudeau Airport, West Island, and North Shore, redefining public transit for the entire region. Subscribe for more in-depth railway stories from around the world. Big thanks to our Patrons: Walid, Mind K, An Oni Moose, Julian Baumann, Hendrik Hinrichs, Robert P. Walsh, Xosé F. Estrada, Mårten Hammarstrand, Misha, Lucas Richter, Korawich Kavee, Alex Zaslavsky, Dale Winke, Ben M, Nathan Walls, Bill, Tim McKeoun, August Bigelow, Brendan McKeon, Linda Vainomae-Hoffmann, Linda Vainomae-Hoffmann, Reinforcedconcrete, Alex McDonald Follow us on Social Networks: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RailwaysExplained/