New REM bringing more people downtown
The new branch of the REM is bringing more people downtown to shop, which is expected to please retailers in the area.
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Uatu 16:35 on 2025-12-01 Permalink
Linking it to McGill metro and the Eaton centre is a game changer. For example after work today I got off at McGill to pick up Christmas gifts I ordered online from a store in the mall then took the train straight to Brossard. No longer do I need to walk down to central station to wait around in a lifeless terminal. Also saw a lot of students from McGill and UdeM hanging out in the mall and it reminded me of Les Terraces back in 80s. And what was that about no street parking killing stores? Lol
CE 16:50 on 2025-12-01 Permalink
For anyone living on the blue line who needs to go downtown, especially the centre of downtown, the REM must be an absolute game changer. I used to live near Acadie station and the trip downtown to my university took forever. It was either two transfers or one with a long walk plus all the stations from Jean-Talon to Berri-UQAM. Now it would be two stops on the blue line and a single one on the REM plus a bit of a walk!
Kate 18:24 on 2025-12-01 Permalink
You know, CE, I have be downtown Wednesday midday. I usually take the 55 then walk, but maybe coming home I’ll go to the McGill REM station and zip over to the blue line! So exciting, since I’ll have to try out the Édouard‑Montpetit elevators as well.
JP 18:35 on 2025-12-01 Permalink
I’m in New Bordeaux and it’s a game changer for me too. Took it from du Ruisseau to the McGill station on the weekend…the ride itself took 15 minutes. From my house to Eaton Centre…the whole trip was 30 minutes.
Joey 10:50 on 2025-12-02 Permalink
According to Google Maps, from Mile-End to the Eaton Centre is only slightly longer by 51+REM than 80+walking… will have to try it out one day. Three minutes from Edouard-Montpetit to McGill…