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In 2018, a public consultation took place regarding the external design of the trains – with the Saint-Laurent design chosen, with front lights inspired by the [[Champlain Bridge (Montreal, 2019–present)|Champlain Bridge]]. The final design was unveiled in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2019 |title=Reveal of Alstom's Metropolis vehicle for Greater Montreal's Réseau express métropolitain |url=https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2019/4/reveal-alstoms-metropolis-vehicle-greater-montreals-reseau-express |access-date=18 May 2023 |website=Alstom |language=en}}</ref>
In 2018, a public consultation took place regarding the external design of the trains – with the Saint-Laurent design chosen, with front lights inspired by the [[Champlain Bridge (Montreal, 2019–present)|Champlain Bridge]]. The final design was unveiled in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2019 |title=Reveal of Alstom's Metropolis vehicle for Greater Montreal's Réseau express métropolitain |url=https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2019/4/reveal-alstoms-metropolis-vehicle-greater-montreals-reseau-express |access-date=18 May 2023 |website=Alstom |language=en}}</ref>


The trains would be manufactured at Alstom's [[Sri City]] plant in [[India]]. This draw backlash in Quebec due to the lack of local content requirements.<ref name="dion2021" /><ref name="radiocan2018">{{cite news |date=12 April 2018 |title=Les trains du REM seront construits en Inde |url=https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1094753/debut-travaux-rem-reseau-express-metropolitain-premiere-pelletee-terre-trains-inde-alstom |access-date=30 January 2024 |work=Radio-Canada |language=fr}}</ref> The [[Coalition Avenir Québec]] provincial party was among those who wished for at least parts of the contract to be awarded to [[Bombardier Transportation]]'s factory in [[La Pocatière]], Quebec, instead of Alstom.<ref name="radiocan2018x2">{{cite news |date=22 February 2018 |title=La CAQ renégocierait le contrat du REM |url=https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1085240/bombardier-francois-legault-lapocatiere-renegociation-contrat-rem |access-date=30 January 2024 |work=Radio-Canada |language=fr}}</ref> In 2020, however, [[Alstom]] acquired the Quebec-founded manufacturer and its factories — a deal which incidentally saw the [[Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec]] becoming Alstom's largest shareholder.<ref name="tomesco2020">{{cite news |last1=Tomesco |first1=Frédéric |date=18 February 2020 |title=It's the end of the line for Bombardier Transportation as Alstom buys train-making business |url=https://montrealgazette.com/business/local-business/aerospace/end-of-line-draws-near-for-bombardier-trains-as-alstom-confirms-talks |access-date=30 January 2024 |work=Montreal Gazette}}</ref> Following the acquisition, Alstom had indicated support for local content requirements in public transport contracts in Quebec.<ref name="dion2021" />
The trains would be manufactured at Alstom's [[Sri City]] plant in [[India]]. This draw backlash in Quebec due to the lack of local content requirements.<ref name="radiocan2018">{{cite news |date=12 April 2018 |title=Les trains du REM seront construits en Inde |url=https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1094753/debut-travaux-rem-reseau-express-metropolitain-premiere-pelletee-terre-trains-inde-alstom |access-date=30 January 2024 |work=Radio-Canada |language=fr}}</ref> The [[Coalition Avenir Québec]] provincial party was among those who wished for at least parts of the contract to be awarded to [[Bombardier Transportation]]'s factory in [[La Pocatière]], Quebec, instead of Alstom.<ref name="radiocan2018x2">{{cite news |date=22 February 2018 |title=La CAQ renégocierait le contrat du REM |url=https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1085240/bombardier-francois-legault-lapocatiere-renegociation-contrat-rem |access-date=30 January 2024 |work=Radio-Canada |language=fr}}</ref> In 2020, however, [[Alstom]] acquired the Quebec-founded manufacturer and its factories — a deal which incidentally saw the [[Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec]] becoming Alstom's largest shareholder.<ref name="tomesco2020">{{cite news |last1=Tomesco |first1=Frédéric |date=18 February 2020 |title=It's the end of the line for Bombardier Transportation as Alstom buys train-making business |url=https://montrealgazette.com/business/local-business/aerospace/end-of-line-draws-near-for-bombardier-trains-as-alstom-confirms-talks |access-date=30 January 2024 |work=Montreal Gazette}}</ref> Following the acquisition, Alstom had indicated support for local content requirements in public transport contracts in Quebec.<ref name="dion2021" />


Completed trains were transported from India to Montreal by ship, with the first arriving in October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arrival of the first REM cars {{!}} October 2020 {{!}} REM |url=https://rem.info/en/albums/arrival-first-rem-cars-october-2020 |access-date=18 May 2023 |website=rem.info}}</ref> They were first unveiled in November 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 November 2020 |title=The first REM car unveiled in Montreal |url=https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2020/11/first-rem-car-unveiled-montreal |access-date=18 May 2023 |website=Alstom |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=17 November 2020 |title=First REM light metro trainset unveiled in Montréal |url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/first-rem-light-metro-trainset-unveiled-in-montreal/57808.article |access-date=18 May 2023 |website=Railway Gazette International |language=en}}</ref> By November 2021, 37 of the 106 trains had been delivered and trains were undergoing testing.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 November 2021 |title=Follow-up on cars and dynamic tests {{!}} REM |url=https://rem.info/en/news/follow-cars-and-dynamic-tests |access-date=18 May 2023 |website=rem.info}}</ref> {{As of|2023|09}}, 87 of the 106 trains had been delivered.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 2023 |title=Update Réseau express métropolitain Media presentation September 2023 |url=https://rem.info/sites/default/files/document/pdf/Projet-update-REM-sept-2023_EN_v2.pdf |access-date=4 October 2023 |website=Réseau express métropolitain |page=7 |quote=86 trains out of a total of 106 have already been delivered}}</ref>
Completed trains were transported from India to Montreal by ship, with the first arriving in October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arrival of the first REM cars {{!}} October 2020 {{!}} REM |url=https://rem.info/en/albums/arrival-first-rem-cars-october-2020 |access-date=18 May 2023 |website=rem.info}}</ref> They were first unveiled in November 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 November 2020 |title=The first REM car unveiled in Montreal |url=https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2020/11/first-rem-car-unveiled-montreal |access-date=18 May 2023 |website=Alstom |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=17 November 2020 |title=First REM light metro trainset unveiled in Montréal |url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/first-rem-light-metro-trainset-unveiled-in-montreal/57808.article |access-date=18 May 2023 |website=Railway Gazette International |language=en}}</ref> By November 2021, 37 of the 106 trains had been delivered and trains were undergoing testing.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 November 2021 |title=Follow-up on cars and dynamic tests {{!}} REM |url=https://rem.info/en/news/follow-cars-and-dynamic-tests |access-date=18 May 2023 |website=rem.info}}</ref> {{As of|2023|09}}, 87 of the 106 trains had been delivered.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 2023 |title=Update Réseau express métropolitain Media presentation September 2023 |url=https://rem.info/sites/default/files/document/pdf/Projet-update-REM-sept-2023_EN_v2.pdf |access-date=4 October 2023 |website=Réseau express métropolitain |page=7 |quote=86 trains out of a total of 106 have already been delivered}}</ref>

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Alstom Metropolis Saint-Laurent[1]
Exterior of Alstom Metropolis Saint-Laurent
Interior of Alstom Metropolis Saint-Laurent
In service2023–present
ManufacturerAlstom
AssemblySri City, India
Family nameMetropolis
Constructed2019–2021
Entered service31 July 2023
Number built212 carriages (106 units)
Formation2-car units, 1–2 units per train
Capacity64 seated / 390 maximum (2-car unit)
DepotsBrossard
Specifications
Train length38.1 m (125 ft) per unit
Car length19.05 m (62 ft 6 in) over coupler faces
Width2.94 m (9 ft 7+3⁄4 in)
Height3.9 m (12 ft 9+1⁄2 in) (excluding pantograph)
Doors3 per side, per car
Wheel diameter840–770 mm (33–30 in) (new–worn)[2]
Wheelbase
  • Bogie: 2,300 mm (7 ft 6+1⁄2 in)
  • 14,910 mm (48 ft 11 in) (between outer axles)
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Weight232 t (228 long tons; 256 short tons), 2 units
Axle load14.5 t (14.3 long tons; 16.0 short tons)[2]
Traction motorsAlstom 4LCA 2138[3] (4 × 185 kW (248 hp) each)
Power output
  • 740 kW (990 hp) per car
  • 1,480 kW (1,980 hp) per unit
Electric system(s)Overhead line, 1,500 V DC
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′ (one unit)
BogiesAlstom B23[2]
Braking system(s)Air
Safety system(s)Fully automated (GoA4)
Coupling systemDellner
SeatingLongitudinal
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Notes/references
[4]

The Alstom Metropolis Saint-Laurent is a type of light metro train built by Alstom for the Réseau express métropolitain. Part of the Alstom Metropolis family, 106 two-car trains were built in Sri City, India. The trains are fully automated (GoA4) with no driver or attendant on board the train. Trains run as a single two-car train at quieter times and as paired four-car trainsets during rush hour.

History

Procurement

In June 2016, CDPQ Infra launched a public tender for "Rolling Stock, Systems and Operation and Maintenance Services" (RSSOM, or "Fourniture du Matériel Roulant, de Systèmes de conduite automatique et de Services d'Exploitation et de Maintenance" (MRSEM) in French).[5][6] This contract would include the delivery of rolling stock, automatic signalling, as well as operation and maintenance for the line for a period of 30 years.[7]

Following a pre-qualification phase, the Caisse's subsidiary announced on 10 November 2016, that three companies and consortia could place a bid:[8]

On 8 February 2018, CDPQ Infra announced that Groupe des Partenaires pour la Mobilité des Montréalais (Alstom and SNC-Lavalin O&M) had been selected for the $2.8 billion contract,[9][10] with contract award taking place in April 2018.[7] As part of the contract, Alstom would deliver 212 Alstom Metropolis cars, forming 106 two-car trains.[7]

Design and construction

In 2018, a public consultation took place regarding the external design of the trains – with the Saint-Laurent design chosen, with front lights inspired by the Champlain Bridge. The final design was unveiled in April 2019.[11]

The trains would be manufactured at Alstom's Sri City plant in India. This draw backlash in Quebec due to the lack of local content requirements.[12] The Coalition Avenir Québec provincial party was among those who wished for at least parts of the contract to be awarded to Bombardier Transportation's factory in La Pocatière, Quebec, instead of Alstom.[13] In 2020, however, Alstom acquired the Quebec-founded manufacturer and its factories — a deal which incidentally saw the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec becoming Alstom's largest shareholder.[14] Following the acquisition, Alstom had indicated support for local content requirements in public transport contracts in Quebec.[15]

Completed trains were transported from India to Montreal by ship, with the first arriving in October 2020.[16] They were first unveiled in November 2020.[17][18] By November 2021, 37 of the 106 trains had been delivered and trains were undergoing testing.[19] As of September 2023, 87 of the 106 trains had been delivered.[20]

Entry into service

The trains entered service on 31 July 2023, with the opening of the first five stations of the network.[21][22]

Features

Each two-car train seats 64 passengers, with standing capacity for around 300. A four-car trainset can carry a maximum of 780 people at rush hour.[23] The livery is white, grey, and bright green, matching the REM logo.

The trains have large front windows, allowing passengers to take in views from the front of the train.[1] A dedicated space for wheelchair users is available, and the trains features WiFi, air conditioning and heated floors.[1] CDPQ Infra indicated it is "confident that the trains ... will be able to withstand ... winter conditions", with the trains featuring double glazing, ice scraping pantographs and heated automatic couplings.[24]

The trains utilise Alstom's Urbalis 400 communications-based train control signalling system that ensures trains are capable of driving and operating automatically at all times without a driver or attendant on board, including door closing, obstacle detection and dealing with emergency situations.[25]

The trains are operated and controlled at the Centre d'entretien et de contrôle du REM, close to the Brossard station. The trains are also maintained at the facility, with future light maintenance at a facility in Deux-Montagnes.[26]

Comparison with Montreal Metro trains

Compared to the Azur trains used on the Montreal Metro, the REM trains use steel wheels (rather than rubber tires), are 17% wider, are faster (with a top speed of 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) on the Champlain Bridge) and are fully automated.[23][1] However, the REM trains are shorter and can carry fewer passengers per trainset, although the REM has the ability to increase capacity to meet demand.[23][1] The REM trains are also exposed to the weather, unlike the fully underground Metro.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Five things to keep in mind regarding REM cars | REM". rem.info. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Alstom Bogies Catalogue 2015 – English" (PDF). Alstom. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 September 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Alstom Motors Catalogue 2015 – English" (PDF). Alstom. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Rolling stock". REM. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Ingénierie, Approvisionnement et Construction des infrastructures du Réseau Électrique Métropolitain de Montréal" (PDF) (in French). 28 June 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  6. ^ "Fourniture du Matériel Roulant, de Systèmes et de Services d'Exploitation et de Maintenance du Réseau Électrique Métropolitain de Montréal" (PDF) (in French). 28 June 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  7. ^ a b c "Alstom-led consortium to provide complete driverless light metro system for Montreal". Alstom. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  8. ^ "Appel de qualification : résultats" (PDF) (in French). 10 November 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 November 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2016.;
  9. ^ "Main partners". REM.info. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  10. ^ "REM: les offres finales des soumissionnaires déposées aujourd'hui" (in French). 8 February 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  11. ^ "Reveal of Alstom's Metropolis vehicle for Greater Montreal's Réseau express métropolitain". Alstom. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Les trains du REM seront construits en Inde". Radio-Canada (in French). 12 April 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  13. ^ "La CAQ renégocierait le contrat du REM". Radio-Canada (in French). 22 February 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  14. ^ Tomesco, Frédéric (18 February 2020). "It's the end of the line for Bombardier Transportation as Alstom buys train-making business". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  15. ^ Cite error: The named reference dion2021 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  16. ^ "Arrival of the first REM cars | October 2020 | REM". rem.info. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  17. ^ "The first REM car unveiled in Montreal". Alstom. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  18. ^ "First REM light metro trainset unveiled in Montréal". Railway Gazette International. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Follow-up on cars and dynamic tests | REM". rem.info. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  20. ^ "Update Réseau express métropolitain Media presentation September 2023" (PDF). Réseau express métropolitain. September 2023. p. 7. Retrieved 4 October 2023. 86 trains out of a total of 106 have already been delivered
  21. ^ "Le REM ouvert au public le 31 juillet". La Presse (in French). 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  22. ^ Magder, Jason (28 July 2023). "And they're off: REM starts shuttling people across Montreal area". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  23. ^ a b c Riga, Andy (21 March 2023). "Montreal's much-delayed REM almost ready to roll, officials say". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  24. ^ "REM trains will withstand Montreal winters, planners promise". Montreal Gazette. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2023. "We're very confident that the trains we ordered will be able to withstand our winter conditions," said Mack Tall, the president and chief executive officer for CDPQ Infra, which is managing the project.
  25. ^ "Montreal Unveils first Alstom REM Car". www.metro-magazine.com. November 16 2020. Retrieved 2024-04-25. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  26. ^ Lampron, Alexandre (24 July 2020). "Le cerveau du REM sera situé sur la Rive-Sud" [The brain of the REM will be located on the South Shore]. Reflet (in French). Retrieved 25 April 2024.
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