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| locale = Montreal, Laval, Longeuil | |||
| transit_type = Underground Metro System | |||
| lines = 4 | |||
| stations = 68 | |||
| ridership = 1,050,800 (per weekday 2010) | |||
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| began_operation = October 14, 1966 | |||
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| owner = The City of Montréal, Québec, Canada | |||
| operator = [[Société de Transport de Montréal]] | |||
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| vehicles = 759 | |||
| system_length = 69.2 km (43.00 mi) | |||
| track_gauge = standard gauge | |||
| average_speed = 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
| top_speed = 72 km/h (45 mph) | |||
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==The Montreal Métro== | ==The Montreal Métro== | ||
"The metro is for Montreal what the boulevards are for Paris or the canals for Venice." | "The metro is for Montreal what the boulevards are for Paris or the canals for Venice." | ||
Revision as of 16:07, 8 November 2010
| Info | |
|---|---|
| Managed by | The City of Montréal, Québec, Canada |
| Locale | Montreal, Laval, Longeuil |
| Transit type | Underground Metro System |
| Number of lines | 4 |
| Number of stations | 68 |
| Daily ridership | 1,050,800 (per weekday 2010) |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | October 14, 1966 |
| Operator(s) | Société de Transport de Montréal |
| Number of vehicles | 759 |
| Technical | |
| System length | 69.2 km (43.00 mi) |
| Track gauge | standard gauge |
| Average speed | 40 km/h (25 mph) |
| Top speed | 72 km/h (45 mph) |
The Montreal Métro
"The metro is for Montreal what the boulevards are for Paris or the canals for Venice." Jean-Claude Germain
History of the Montreal Métro
Inaugurated in 1966.
Rolling Stock
Canadian Vickers MR-63
| Thumbnail | Trailer Cars | Motor Cars | Year | Lines served | Traction | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80-001 to 80-123 | 81-501 to 81-746 | 1965-1967 | Line-1 Green & Line-4 Yellow | 4x 113 kW (154 hp) traction motors |
Bombardier MR-73
| Thumbnail | Trailer Cars | Motor Cars | Year | Lines served | Traction motor | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78-001 to 78-141 | 79-501 to 79-782 | 1976-198x | Line-2 Orange & Line-5 Blue | 4x 124 kW (168 hp) traction motors |
Bombardier/Alstom MPM-10
| Thumbnail | Train number | Year | Lines served | Traction motor | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet numbers not decided yet | 2012-2014~ | All | Not yet known |
|
The Network
Line-1 Green
| line | color | # of stations | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green | 27 (2 interchangeable) | 22.1 km |
Line-2 Orange
| line | color | # of stations | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Orange | 31 (4 interchangeable. 6-7 more are planned.) | 30.0 km |
Line-3 Red(Never built. Scrapped project.)
| line | color | # of stations | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Red | (plans called for 9 to 17) |
Line-4 Yellow
| line | color | # of stations | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Yellow | 3 (5 originally planned. 3-5 more planned) | 4.25 km |
Line-5 Blue
| line | color | # of stations | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Blue | 12 (20 originally planned. 7 additional are planned) | 9.7 km |
Line-6 Colorless(Proposed upground LRT. Scrapped project.)
| line | color | # of stations | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | NUL |
Line-7 White(Never Built, still proposed)
| line | color | # of stations | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | White | (12 stations were planned) |
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