Montreal Metro Blue Line to start late on November 14, first trains around 9:30 a.m.

The entire Montreal Metro Blue Line (Line 5) will start late on Saturday, November 14, with the first trains expected at around 9:30 a.m. — roughly four hours after their usual start. The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) says Hydro-Québec is doing overnight work on the power line that serves the line.

All 12 stations, from Snowdon to Saint-Michel, are affected, according to the STM notice. The agency stresses that 9:30 a.m. is an estimate: trains could start earlier if the work allows, and riders should check that service has actually resumed before building a tight connection around that time.

Shuttle buses from 5:30 a.m.

STM will run replacement shuttle buses along the Blue Line route, stopping at every station, from 5:30 a.m. until metro service resumes. The agency has not published a shuttle interval or journey time, and advises riders to allow extra time.

Two regular bus routes can also help on parts of the line: the 93 between Saint-Michel and Parc stations, and the 51 between Snowdon and Édouard-Montpetit stations. STM notes that neither bus replaces the whole line, so riders should check the route against their actual origin and destination.

Not a full-day closure

STM says the work is preventive maintenance needed to support electrical service and metro reliability, and the agencies chose a weekend and overnight window to limit the impact. November 14 is a delayed start, not a planned all-day closure; riders can check the STM's live service status page and trip planner for the arrangements that apply to their trip.

(File photo: the platform at Saint-Michel station on the Blue Line. Photo: Agora Montréal)