Montreal Exo’s new 2050 rail cars provide commuters along the Saint-Jérôme Line, which connects Downtown Montreal and the Saint-Jérôme neighborhood on Montreal’s North Shore with improved comfort, amenities and accessibility. STV provided a range of consulting services, including project management, design review and first article inspections in support of this rolling stock acquisition plan.
The car’s features include:
- Up to 147 seats between two floors, increasing capacity and comfort
- More electrical and USB outlets
- Wider doors to facilitate boarding
- Accessible restrooms
- High-contrast indoor and outdoor display screens
- Brighter and more inviting interior LED lighting
- Space for motorized mobility aids and bicycles
STV worked closely with the client, and the car builder, CRRC in Tianjin, China, navigating several key steps in the procurement process during the COVID-19 pandemic when there were lockdowns, supply chain shortages and other issues that impacted the program to deliver these vehicles and improve rail transportation in this region.
