The Société de transport de Montréal marked the metro’s 60th anniversary on Oct. 14, 2026, while reporting that about half of its infrastructure is in poor or very poor condition. The director general of STM, Marie-Claude Léonard, warned that postponing needed investments could lead to more frequent breakdowns and possible station closures.
The network, inaugurated in 1966, has reached a six‑decade milestone but now confronts significant aging challenges. The assessment underscores the risk of increased service disruptions if funding is not accelerated.