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Montreal Metro

The Montreal Metro is a rapid transit system serving Montreal and nearby municipalities in Quebec, Canada.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

The Montreal Metro is a rapid transit system serving Montreal and nearby municipalities in Quebec, Canada. Operated by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), it uses four lines and a distinctive rubber-tired, fully underground design for most of its network.

What it is

The Montreal Metro is a rapid transit system operated by the STM. It opened in 1966 and has since expanded from 22 to 68 stations across four colour-coded lines. The network covers 69.2 kilometres, mostly underground, and uses rubber-tired trains—a design choice that sets it apart from many other North American metro systems.

Key details

The system serves central, eastern, and northern parts of the Island of Montreal, with connections to Longueuil and Laval. Official STM maps, including a PDF version, show the full transit network and are available for wayfinding. The metro is one of Canada’s major urban rapid transit systems.

Why it matters

As a backbone of public transportation in Montreal, the metro moves millions of riders annually and links key areas of the city and nearby municipalities. Its rubber-tired technology and underground alignment contribute to quieter, smoother rides, making it a distinctive and efficient part of Canadian transit infrastructure.

In short

  • Opened in 1966, now 68 stations on four lines.
  • Rubber-tired trains and mostly underground design.
  • Serves Montreal, Longueuil, and Laval.
  • Operated by the STM; official maps available online.
Canadian angle

The Montreal Metro is one of Canada’s major urban rapid transit systems and a key part of public transportation in Montreal, Quebec.

Quick questions

How many lines does the Montreal Metro have?
It has four lines.
How many stations are in the Montreal Metro?
The system has 68 stations.
Where can I find the official metro map?
The STM provides official system maps, including a metro map in PDF format.

Sources

  1. Société de transport de Montréal — https://www.stm.info/en/info/networks/maps
    Supports: Official system maps, including the metro map PDF and the full STM transit network map.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal_Metro
    Supports: System history, opening year, number of lines, number of stations, and network length.
  3. UrbanRail.Net — https://www.urbanrail.net/am/monr/montreal.htm
    Supports: General description of the Montreal Metro, including its four-line underground, rubber-tired system.