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Montreal light rail system to address noise complaints
July 7, 2023
Sound walls, sound absorbers, track changes all planned as REM nears opening
MONTREAL — The builder of Montreal’s light rail system says it will take measures to reduce operating noise following complaints from residents along the yet-to-open line.
CTV News reports that CDPQ Infra, contractor for the Réseau express métropolitain system, says it will install noise barriers and “sound absorbers” along the tracks, as well as grinding the rail to reduce squealing.
“We’re not satisfied with the current situation in many areas, and we’re already taking action to improve it as much as possible and provide a quality transport system,” CDPQ Infra wrote in a statement. “We have launched the design of additional noise barriers, will shortly be installing dynamic absorbers along 240 meters of the route to test their effectiveness, and have already pre-ordered others to cover all problem areas.”
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