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    The Montreal Metro is the rapid transit system in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It first opened in 1966 with one line and has since expanded to include five lines serving over 1.5 million passengers daily. The idea for a metro system was first proposed in the early 1900s but wasn't seriously considered until the 1950s. Construction began in 1962 on the original Orange Line and the system has undergone several expansions and renovations, including a major modernization program in the early 2000s. The Montreal Metro is now considered one of the best metro systems in North America and plays a vital role in the city's transportation network and daily life.

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    The Montreal Metro is the rapid transit system in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It first opened in 1966 with one line and has since expanded to include five lines serving over 1.5 million passengers daily. The idea for a metro system was first proposed in the early 1900s but wasn't seriously considered until the 1950s. Construction began in 1962 on the original Orange Line and the system has undergone several expansions and renovations, including a major modernization program in the early 2000s. The Montreal Metro is now considered one of the best metro systems in North America and plays a vital role in the city's transportation network and daily life.

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    The Montreal Metro is the rapid transit system in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It first opened in 1966 with one line and has since expanded to include five lines serving over 1.5 million passengers daily. The idea for a metro system was first proposed in the early 1900s but wasn't seriously considered until the 1950s. Construction began in 1962 on the original Orange Line and the system has undergone several expansions and renovations, including a major modernization program in the early 2000s. The Montreal Metro is now considered one of the best metro systems in North America and plays a vital role in the city's transportation network and daily life.

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    The Montreal Metro is the rapid transit system in the city of Montreal, Quebec,

    Canada. The metro system first opened its doors to the public on October 14, 1966,
    and has since grown to become an integral part of the city's transportation
    network.

    The idea of a metro system in Montreal was first proposed in the early 1900s, but
    it wasn't until the 1950s that the city began to seriously consider the idea. In
    1957, a committee was formed to study the feasibility of a metro system in
    Montreal, and the following year, the Canadian government announced that it would
    provide funding for the construction of the metro.

    Construction of the first line of the metro began in 1962 and was completed in
    1966. The first line, known as the Orange Line, ran from Henri-Bourassa to Snowdon
    and included 26 stations. The metro system was an immediate success, and ridership
    exceeded expectations.

    In the following years, the metro system expanded rapidly. The Green Line was added
    in 1976, and it ran from Atwater to Honore-Beaugrand. The Yellow Line was added in
    1978, and it ran from Longueuil to Berri-UQAM. The Blue Line was added in 1986, and
    it ran from Saint-Michel to Snowdon.

    In the early 2000s, the metro system underwent a major renovation and modernization
    program. This included the replacement of the original rolling stock, the
    installation of new signaling systems, and the upgrading of the power systems.

    Today, the Montreal Metro is considered one of the best metro systems in North
    America, and it is a vital part of the city's transportation network. It serves
    over 1.5 million passengers every day and is an important part of the daily life of
    Montrealers. It is also famous for its architectural design and its artworks
    displayed in its stations.

    The Montreal Metro continues to expand and adapt to the city's needs, with plans to
    extend existing lines and add new ones in the future. The metro system is a symbol
    of the city's modernity and progress, and it will continue to play an important
    role in the development of Montreal for years to come.

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