Only reason why they would be doing a west island meetup in Pointe-claire instead of in Pierfond-Roxboro or DDO for me is because they are going to be deploying the tests on the branch soon
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Dans un reportage de Radio-Canada il y a 2 jours ils ont dits que les tests allaient être déployés partout d’ici la fin août, jusqu’à Du Ruisseau. Donc oui!
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Pour s’inscrire
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It’s been a while since i have seen so many employees on the branch. But they are everywhere today
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I’m a Kirkland resident and got this in my mailbox today. Finally, going to see them from my house during testing and beyond. Very happy and excited!
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They have it on the website too Dynamic testing continues in the West Island | REM
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FINALLY some action in the West-Island
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Dynamic testing for the REM starts in the West Island
A new 14-km segment has been added to the dynamic testing zone on Montreal. Starting on September 3, 2024, REM cars will gradually run along the elevated structure tracks in the West Island between the Des Sources and Anse-à-l’Orme stations.
Map of dynamic testing area in the West Island
Dynamic testing all the way in the West Island
The dynamic tests, which began last June on the Deux-Montagnes branch, will continue on the Anse-à-l’Orme branch starting from September 3.
The teams from Groupe PMM (GPMM), the REM operator, will work tirelessly to test every component of the network, from trains to stations, including signalling systems, communication, and platform doors.
The initial train passages will occur at very low speeds to validate the tracks, meaning they will identify all markers on the network. A circulation pause is also planned in September to finalize construction. Low-speed tests will follow at the end of September before transitioning to high-speed tests.
How often will REM cars run?
It will be possible to see REM cars running between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. to carry out the various necessary tests on the cars, components, and systems. The frequency of the runs will vary according to the testing needs.
What are the steps to be completed for the REM’s commissioning?
With the start of dynamic testing on the Anse-à-l’Orme branch, nearly 40 km of tracks are now available for test runs. The aim is to operate the cars on all tracks during the testing phase to replicate an operational network. The next step is to extend the dynamic tests to the Mont-Royal tunnel once the work will be completed.
Work in the Mount Royal tunnel
The challenges of modernizing a century-old structure.
When will you start dynamic testing on the Airport branch?
The construction of the YUL-Aéroport-Montréal-Trudeau station is still ongoing. Once completed, it will be possible to start dynamic testing towards this station, including the Marie-Curie station.
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For photography spots, there’s the usual at stations, however i recommend an extra spot or 2.
45.4509566, -73.8576109
Walmart parking lot in Kirkland to see the rem go past Saint-Charles
45.4602703, -73.8322885 (Alston/service road) for a across the highway view of Fairview-Pointe-Claire
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(Victor-Davis/service road) the highway 40 crossing with the curve
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The Saint-Jean overpass could give a good view too I think
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For our WOW SO HUGE station
I feel like you would have good views from somewhere in Beaconsfield but no idea for the time being.
Des sources just go on hymus and you’ll make good photos
Les voitures circuleront dorénavant sur les voies de la structure aérienne du REM dans l’Ouest-de-l’Île de Montréal, soit entre les stations Des Sources et Anse-à-l’Orme, sur un total de 14 kilomètres. On pourra en apercevoir tous les jours entre 6 h et 20 h, mais leur fréquence sera variable « selon les besoins des tests ».
« On commence dans l’ouest, donc il y a plusieurs éléments à valider sur les voitures, les systèmes électriques, etc. Ça risque d’être de très basses vitesses au départ, mais ça va y aller en s’accélérant », souligne le directeur adjoint aux relations média de CDPQ Infra, Francis Labbé.
Une pause de la circulation sera d’ailleurs requise sur l’antenne Anse-à-l’Orme au courant du mois de septembre, afin d’effectuer de derniers travaux. C’est par la suite que les essais à plus haute vitesse pourront être lancés.
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OH BTW since we have a Highway bound rem, Quebec 511 will have cameras 24/7
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Since your post, I’ve been looking at the 511 cameras and wouldn’t you know it, the ones that may show the REM tracks are all like this, since yesterday:
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Il y a la webcam de Kirkland, malheureusement c’est une photo aux deux heures
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Same it’s as if cdpq is probably reserving them for some reason
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Can confirm i saw one at the Pointe-Claire curve heading west very slowly
And got photos of it at our it’s so huge station
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Saint-Jean is back it seems like
