Wednesday, June 17, 2026
CDPQ Infra, the Government of Québec and the City of Montréal announced the launch of the planning phase for the delivery of two additional Réseau express métropolitain (REM) stations in the heart of Montréal: Griffintown–Bernard–Landry and a new station near Bridge and Wellington streets.
The planning phase will begin in the coming months and will determine the project schedule and final cost. These two stations will significantly improve access to public transit in rapidly evolving areas on both sides of the Lachine Canal.
The Réseau express métropolitain is No. 9 on ReNew Canada’s 2026 Top100 Projects report.
“The start of planning work for the two new REM stations represents an important step toward providing the population with faster, more efficient, and sustainable transportation options. The presence of a REM station within a neighbourhood has positive impacts not only on mobility, but also on residents’ quality of life. For all these reasons, this is excellent news for Montréal and the surrounding areas,” said Benoit Charette, Québec Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.
Already included in the initial plan, the Griffintown–Bernard–Landry station will serve the north side of the Lachine Canal. The new station near Bridge and Wellington, requested by the City of Montréal in 2023, will support development in the Wellington Basin area and the south side of the canal–a zone with strong potential for urban and economic redevelopment.
The next steps are made possible thanks to an additional $250 million contribution from the Canada Infrastructure Bank and $25 million from the Government of Québec. CDPQ Infra’s contribution will be confirmed based on final construction costs.
“The simultaneous construction of these two stations is the best solution for users and for the network. It enables the implementation of the most efficient methods to deliver this major enhancement while limiting impacts on REM service and local communities,” said Daniel Farina, president and CEO, CDPQ Infra.
Over the coming weeks, CDPQ Infra will begin detailed planning work for the project, including:
- procurement processes
- technical and environmental studies
The project is expected to be completed over an estimated four–year period, including both planning and construction phases. Construction could begin in 2028.
Following technical analyses, CDPQ Infra has recommended the simultaneous construction of both stations–an approach that:
- limits potential impacts on REM service
- reduces impacts on local communities
- limits costs
“We are proud to make a second investment in the REM network, one of the most significant public transit projects in Canada. With this additional contribution, the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s total investment in the REM reaches $1.83 billion. This new station in the Wellington Basin area will help unlock underutilized land and support the construction of thousands of new homes in the country’s second–largest cit,.” said Ehren Cory, president and CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank.
Featured image: (CDPQ Infra)
