Tuesday, August 18, 2026
VIA Rail Canada announced the the launch the co-development phase of the Dorval Multimodal Hub, a new integrated station that will bring together the passenger rail services of VIA Rail and exo, as well as the shuttle service to YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.
By bringing multiple modes of transportation together near YUL and the Dorval Terminus operated by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), the Dorval Multimodal Hub will simplify travel and make journeys across Montréal’s West Island more seamless.
“At VIA Rail, we believe that transforming the rail experience begins before passengers even step aboard. That is why we have brought together Kiewit, exo, the ARTM and ADM to co-develop a hub that meets the real needs of the Dorval community and the 250,000 travellers who pass through our station each year. Our shared objective is to provide passengers with more efficient and user-friendly public transit solutions,” said Mathieu Paquette, president and, CEO, VIA Rail Canada.
Construction and engineering firm Construction Kiewit Cie (Kiewit) has been selected as the project’s design and construction partner. The project will be delivered in close collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM), exo and Aéroports de Montréal (ADM).
“The Dorval Multimodal Hub is a great example of how bringing different modes of transportation together can improve the passenger experience for Canadians. By better connecting passenger rail, public transit, and air travel, this project will increase the efficiency of the travel experience while making journeys smoother, more accessible, and more sustainable,” said Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport.
The co-development phase will enable VIA Rail, Kiewit and the project partners to jointly define the hub’s detailed design, plan the end-to-end user experience and ensure seamless integration between the various transportation services. This collaborative approach will support the early identification of technical challenges, validate the feasibility of the proposed solutions and provide more accurate estimates of costs and the project schedule before undertaking the construction phase planned for 2027.
The work includes bringing VIA Rail and exo stations together on the current exo site, integrating the shuttle service to the airport and better aligning connections between the networks.
“We are honoured to have been selected by VIA Rail as the design and construction partner for the co-development phase of the Dorval Multimodal Hub. This collaborative approach will enable us to work as one integrated team with all project partners to help bring this innovative urban mobility project to life. Together with our partners, Arup Canada Inc. and Ædifica Inc., we will draw on leading design and construction practices, supported by our highly skilled local workforce, to deliver this important project safely and create lasting benefits for travellers and the surrounding community,” sai Patrick Lamarre, president, Construction Kiewit Cie.
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