Today, the Canadian government announces an additional federal contribution of more than 1.1 billion US dollars to complete the projects of the city of Tramway and Montreal Metro Blue Line Extension. These investments in the critical infrastructure are important to build the strongest economy in the G7.
These two main projects will improve mobility in Quebec City and in the Montreal metropolitan area, promote sustainable mobility, support urban and economic development and consolidate the public transit network in Quebec in these two large cities. You will also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and thus strengthen the resistance of the climate.
This project includes the construction of a 19 km 100% electric tram line, including about 1.9 km in the underground. Work includes the generally accessible construction of 29 stations, five exchangers, two park-and-ride facilities, one company and maintenance center, two central control stations, a fleet of around 30 cars and relatives, including the construction or modification of engineering structures as well as landscaping as well as the installation of street furniture. The vehicles are driven by a hybrid overhead contact line and batteries.
A federal contribution of over 1.1 billion US dollars was approved in July 2019. The Canadian government increases its contribution to the project by $ 332.3 million for a total amount of over 1.4 billion US dollars.
Montréal Metro Blue Line Extension
The project comprises five new U -Bahn stations in a tunnel that includes about six kilometers, two bus clamps, an underground pedestrian tunnel, a mezzanine football compounds and various operational infrastructure elements. The commissioning of this U -Bahn stations is planned for 2031.
The Federal Government initially undertaken to afford more than 1.3 billion US dollars to the Blue Line Extension Project. Today, the federal government announces that it will increase its contribution to the project by more than 650 million US dollars to just over 1.9 billion US dollars.
In addition, the federal government also announces an investment of USD 202.8 million in the train control system, which will replace the current fixed block-block-train control system with a technology-based system for the entire Montreal Metro Blue-Line, including its expansion.
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