It also remains to be seen whether the REM can successfully meet Montreal-area residents' mobility needs -- and CDPQ Infra's expected profit of up to nine per cent.

Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/montreal-s-new-for-profit-light-rail-system-national-model-or-cautionary-tale-1.6497950

The borough first voiced its concerns about noise and quality of life to CDPQ Infra back in 2020, according to Saint-Laurent Mayor Alan DeSousa.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-saint-laurent-noise-rem-1.6958711?cmp=rss

The dry run will involve simulating service without passengers, the contractors for the project, CDPQ Infra, explained in a press release.

Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/rem-light-rail-final-phase-of-testing-underway-between-brossard-and-gare-centrale-stations-1.6456022