The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) announced on Tuesday that the city’s Metro system will be honored with a series of events on October 14, 2026, marking exactly sixty years since the network first opened to the public.
The Metro began operations on October 14, 1966, establishing a rapid‑transit backbone that has carried millions of passengers across Montreal for six decades. Operated continuously by the STM, the underground system has become a defining feature of the city’s transportation landscape.
To commemorate the milestone, the STM said it will roll out a program of activities throughout the month of October. While specific details of the programming have not been released, the authority indicated that the celebration will highlight the Metro’s history and its ongoing role in connecting neighborhoods across the island. The initiative is intended to recognize the infrastructure’s longevity and its contribution to urban mobility.
The upcoming anniversary coincides with a period of ongoing investment in the Metro, including recent upgrades to stations and rolling stock. The STM’s plan to mark the sixty‑year anniversary underscores the significance of the network within Montreal’s public‑transport framework and offers an opportunity for riders and residents to reflect on its evolution since the inaugural service in 1966.
The STM’s announcement comes as part of its broader effort to engage the public with the transit system’s heritage. By scheduling commemorative events for October 14, the agency aims to provide a focal point for celebration that aligns with the exact date the Metro first began operating, reinforcing the historical continuity of Montreal’s underground railway.
The celebration is expected to draw attention from both daily commuters and visitors, highlighting the Metro’s role as a lasting symbol of the city’s development and a cornerstone of its public‑transport network.