Great report! I love the Montreal Metro, definitely the most FUN system I've ridden in North America, especially given the Star Trek-esque trains and architecturally distinct stations
While the Azur trains are great, a true taste of the Montreal Metro comes from riding the Blue Line with its old-fashioned MR-73 trains. It is the metro I grew up on, which the distinct "dah-dah-DAAAAAH" coming from the motors and pokey 70's era interiors.
Between 2023 and 2025, the REM line (formerly denoted as Line 3 - Red) will open. It will be the first metro line in Montreal to have air-conditioned trains, and the services will be noted as A, B, and C. Rem de l'Est (which is planned to open in the mid-2030s) will replace lines 6 and 7, which were cancelled in the mid-1980s along with line 3.
@@mikeamber2528 The fares are integrated and there are transfer stations, so to the average user, it will not make a difference that the STM and REM/CDQP are two separate operators
Hello from Montreal. What we learn when we move here is, where to stand at each metro station, either to one end or another, or in the middle, or (standing at the spot that is going to get you as close to a staircase at the next station as possible), which corresponds to where you wish to get off at your next station. I use this system of where to stand whenever I use the Metro. There are specific cars you stand for (on the platform). You tend to learn how many cars back from either end, that put you right on a staircase at the next station. Because the stations are different, where you stand changes, depending on where you are going. It is a useful lesson to share, once you know your way around, you tend to optimize your trip, instead of walking from one end of the station or the other to get to a staircase or an elevator. (Speaking of elevators) They are adding them to many stations that don't have them. This is an ongoing project across the system. They are also renovating the stations adding either elevators or tunnels (i.e. Vendome Metro Station) Over the past few years they have added a good number of elevators for access for those who need them. And with the REM coming online in the coming months - that is going to add an entire new dimension in getting around the island as well as off island access by rapid transit. Great video by the way. A lot has changed in the Metro System in 20 years. Merry Christmas from Montreal. (where it is -7c and snowing at this hour !!!)
The reason why the door is jard to open is because when the metro arrive in the station is make a pression. So to make sur that the door will not open with the pression it s very heavy
I would say NYC is the actual winner. not as clean or modern as canadian systems but has 24/7 service, express lines, and 472 stations along 400 km of track. it's the true lifeblood of the city.
@@Skyfoogle Do you realize that the MTA is still using 1935 signaling technology. If you watch TH-cam front windows or front cabs, you can see how run down these tunnels are.
@@josefmuglia6524 not as run down as the CDMX metro, which looks nice superficially, but is marred with a plethora of structural and engineering problems. as for the canadian systems, while in a much better state of repair, are also comparatively tiny and only serve a small minority of their city's population.
@@Skyfoogle As for the NYC Subway, I've been on it and it is run down and dirty but compared to Montreal, it certainly offers more services so I'll give it that. Though in terms of rider experience, I definitely prefer the Montreal Metro.
Nice video, just wanna point that you forgot to give credit for the thumbnail photo that technically belongs to me! On another note, by 2025, the STM is aiming at making 30 stations fully accessible, making it almost 50% fully accessible, as for the swinging doors, with the current work being done at some stations, most if not all the doors are currently being switched with motorized doors to make it easier to open them! The reason why they are hard to open is due to the piston effect caused by the trains leaving and entering the tunnel at high speeds. Apart for the butchering of the station's names (which in your is quite inevitable since you're from the states) id say this is a very solid and very well made video! One last thing to point; clean your camera lense, it's gonna make your clips looks way better! 😉
Thank you for your feedback. As for the thumbnail photo, I have now changed it to one of the autogenerated thumbnails. I will revert it back to the thumbnail with your image if you give me permission.
Depends on whether Kinshasa could actually be called French-speaking, if so, it's bigger than even Paris, and then Montreal is the third-largest French-speaking city.
Toronto moves more people in one day than ,Montreal does in 3 days , Toronto is been awarded best North American Transit many times.It is going to take the prize again , due to the new Ontario line . We are Canada's largest city .We took that away from Montreal and Toronto's is much more handicap friendly .
@@josephforest7605 You sound like so many other people in Toronto who feel this city is the so-called "center of the universe", when in fact, Toronto has a massive image problem and always feels the need to be in the spotlight. God forbid anyone has anything better than Toronto, or something Toronto doesn't have at all, because this city starts whining and crying and begging for attention.
The only reason you feel like this system is European is because French language, otherwise it would be North America in feel without some of the noise and filth
It is also one of the few metros that uses rubber wheels. And then, the architecture of each station is unique. There are elements of brutalist architecture, giant stained glass panels, sculptures, mosaics, etc.
Typical American, complaining about the heavy swiveling doors to the Metro entrances. Only weak people complain about it, lol. Regardless of that, great review.
For those who are interested, I have a video out now on Montreal's REM. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/video/0_sMrtFogM8/w-d-xo.html
Great report! I love the Montreal Metro, definitely the most FUN system I've ridden in North America, especially given the Star Trek-esque trains and architecturally distinct stations
While the Azur trains are great, a true taste of the Montreal Metro comes from riding the Blue Line with its old-fashioned MR-73 trains. It is the metro I grew up on, which the distinct "dah-dah-DAAAAAH" coming from the motors and pokey 70's era interiors.
Between 2023 and 2025, the REM line (formerly denoted as Line 3 - Red) will open. It will be the first metro line in Montreal to have air-conditioned trains, and the services will be noted as A, B, and C. Rem de l'Est (which is planned to open in the mid-2030s) will replace lines 6 and 7, which were cancelled in the mid-1980s along with line 3.
The REM isn't a part of the actual Montreal metro, it's a separate system that won't be managed by the STM.
@@mikeamber2528 The fares are integrated and there are transfer stations, so to the average user, it will not make a difference that the STM and REM/CDQP are two separate operators
Great video! You'll have to come back and do a tour of the new REM that begins opening next Spring!
I hope I will do exactly that and that the REM opens as soon as possible
Hello from Montreal. What we learn when we move here is, where to stand at each metro station, either to one end or another, or in the middle, or (standing at the spot that is going to get you as close to a staircase at the next station as possible), which corresponds to where you wish to get off at your next station. I use this system of where to stand whenever I use the Metro. There are specific cars you stand for (on the platform). You tend to learn how many cars back from either end, that put you right on a staircase at the next station. Because the stations are different, where you stand changes, depending on where you are going. It is a useful lesson to share, once you know your way around, you tend to optimize your trip, instead of walking from one end of the station or the other to get to a staircase or an elevator. (Speaking of elevators) They are adding them to many stations that don't have them. This is an ongoing project across the system. They are also renovating the stations adding either elevators or tunnels (i.e. Vendome Metro Station) Over the past few years they have added a good number of elevators for access for those who need them. And with the REM coming online in the coming months - that is going to add an entire new dimension in getting around the island as well as off island access by rapid transit. Great video by the way. A lot has changed in the Metro System in 20 years. Merry Christmas from Montreal. (where it is -7c and snowing at this hour !!!)
As a Torontonian who was fortunate to call Montreal home for two years, I love this. This makes me miss the city dearly. Time to go back for a visit
Some metro stations are more beautiful than others. Among my favourites are Vendôme, Villa Maria, George Vanier, Charlevoix.
Great video 📹👍 I love riding the Montreal metro subway I find it fun when I'm visiting to ride it 😀😄
The accessibility into the stations are coming at a slowly pace to eventually be all accessible.
The reason why the door is jard to open is because when the metro arrive in the station is make a pression. So to make sur that the door will not open with the pression it s very heavy
And to keep the most heat inside as possible, in the Winter !
It comes down to Montreal, Toronto, and Mexico City for NA's best system. Also, Montreal Metro is very safe at all times.
I would say NYC is the actual winner. not as clean or modern as canadian systems but has 24/7 service, express lines, and 472 stations along 400 km of track. it's the true lifeblood of the city.
@@Skyfoogle Do you realize that the MTA is still using 1935 signaling technology. If you watch TH-cam front windows or front cabs, you can see how run down these tunnels are.
@@josefmuglia6524 not as run down as the CDMX metro, which looks nice superficially, but is marred with a plethora of structural and engineering problems.
as for the canadian systems, while in a much better state of repair, are also comparatively tiny and only serve a small minority of their city's population.
Well I haven't been on the Toronto Subway or the Mexico City Metro so I can't really judge them vs Montreal.
@@Skyfoogle As for the NYC Subway, I've been on it and it is run down and dirty but compared to Montreal, it certainly offers more services so I'll give it that. Though in terms of rider experience, I definitely prefer the Montreal Metro.
What, no mention of "Dou dou dou"? It is in your video at least 3 times, best heard at Crémazie but also at Laurier and Cartier.
Thanks for the Nostalgia! I remember the old model, since I was born in Montreal and lived there for like- I dunno, 9 years?
Oui, Montréal Québec
LMAO THE MONSTER BY SEULRENE CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD.. ARE YOU A REVELUV???
Not really though I am a Kpop fan in general. I do like a couple of Red Velvet songs and I thought "Monster" was good TH-cam intro music
Oh no! You didn't get to see the MR-63. I miss them 😢
Nice video, just wanna point that you forgot to give credit for the thumbnail photo that technically belongs to me!
On another note, by 2025, the STM is aiming at making 30 stations fully accessible, making it almost 50% fully accessible, as for the swinging doors, with the current work being done at some stations, most if not all the doors are currently being switched with motorized doors to make it easier to open them!
The reason why they are hard to open is due to the piston effect caused by the trains leaving and entering the tunnel at high speeds.
Apart for the butchering of the station's names (which in your is quite inevitable since you're from the states) id say this is a very solid and very well made video! One last thing to point; clean your camera lense, it's gonna make your clips looks way better! 😉
Thank you for your feedback. As for the thumbnail photo, I have now changed it to one of the autogenerated thumbnails. I will revert it back to the thumbnail with your image if you give me permission.
@Leqant I will allow you to use it on the condition that you give me credits with a link to the instagram post in your descrption! 🙂
Montreal is the world's second largest French speaking city.
Depends on whether Kinshasa could actually be called French-speaking, if so, it's bigger than even Paris, and then Montreal is the third-largest French-speaking city.
It is time for English to take over Quebec .
best video to eat diner with ngl
Did you go to Lionel-Groulx station?? The other busy transfer station
Not on this trip. Though I have been to that station before.
You dead Laval whit the right accent I know because I’m from Laval
I will take the Montreal rubber tire subway over the so-called "red rocket" in Toronto, any time.
Toronto moves more people in one day than ,Montreal does in 3 days , Toronto is been awarded best North American Transit many times.It is going to take the prize again , due to the new Ontario line . We are Canada's largest city .We took that away from Montreal and Toronto's is much more handicap friendly .
@@josephforest7605 You sound like so many other people in Toronto who feel this city is the so-called "center of the universe", when in fact, Toronto has a massive image problem and always feels the need to be in the spotlight. God forbid anyone has anything better than Toronto, or something Toronto doesn't have at all, because this city starts whining and crying and begging for attention.
I still pay cash fare.
You butchered all the names.
How are thigs?. Super~ excellent sharing~see you later. =))
The only reason you feel like this system is European is because French language, otherwise it would be North America in feel without some of the noise and filth
I feel like it's the trains and the general atmosphere that make the Montreal Metro feel a bit more European than North American to me.
It is also one of the few metros that uses rubber wheels. And then, the architecture of each station is unique. There are elements of brutalist architecture, giant stained glass panels, sculptures, mosaics, etc.
It opened with three lines - also the yellow line to get to Expo and Longueuil.
It was modelled after the Paris Metro.
Montreal metro is not the best metro system in North America. Toronto is and is way better
Toronto is has been awarded the best in North America numerous times . Montreal never .
Skytrain is cooler imo
Typical American, complaining about the heavy swiveling doors to the Metro entrances. Only weak people complain about it, lol. Regardless of that, great review.
Living in Montreal I’ve heard this complaint from Montrealers for decades. IMO it’s a valid complaint.
odd accent.
Montreal system sucks