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'''McGill station''' is a [[Montreal Metro]] station in the borough of [[Ville-Marie (Montreal)|Ville-Marie]] in [[Montreal|Montreal, Quebec]], Canada.<ref>[http://www.stm.info/English/metro/a-m32.htm McGill Metro Station]</ref> It is operated by the [[Société de transport de Montréal]] (STM) and serves the [[Line 1 Green (Montreal Metro)|Green Line]]. The station opened on October 14, 1966, as part of the original network of the Metro. It is currently the second busiest station (after [[Berri-UQAM station]]) in the network measured by number of passengers entering the system. Prior to 2002, it was the busiest station in the network.
'''McGill station''' is a [[Montreal Metro]] station in the borough of [[Ville-Marie (Montreal)|Ville-Marie]] in [[Montreal|Montreal, Quebec]], Canada.<ref>[http://www.stm.info/English/metro/a-m32.htm McGill Metro Station]</ref> It is operated by the [[Société de transport de Montréal]] (STM) and serves the [[Line 1 Green (Montreal Metro)|Green Line]]. The station opened on October 14, 1966, as part of the original network of the Metro.
It is currently the second busiest station (after [[Berri-UQAM station]]) in the network measured by number of passengers entering the system. Prior to 2002, it was the busiest station in the network. From 2024, the station will be served by the [[Réseau express métropolitain|Réseau express métropolitain (REM)]].


== Overview ==
== Overview ==


Designed by Crevier, Lemieux, Mercier and Caron, it is a normal [[side platform]] station built in [[Tunnel#Cut-and-cover|open cut]] under [[De Maisonneuve Boulevard|boul. De Maisonneuve]], with two [[ticket hall]]s joined by [[hall|corridors]] that surround the platforms. The ticket halls are linked to the platforms by four [[stairway]]s per platform, including the shortest [[escalator]]s in the network. The station has large [[column|pillars]], which were originally painted orange, but painted in beer bottle green colour in the late 1990s. In January 2010 the STM repainted the station in its original colours being orange pillars and yellow walls.
Designed by Crevier, Lemieux, Mercier and Caron, it is a normal [[side platform]] station built in [[Tunnel#Cut-and-cover|open cut]] under [[De Maisonneuve Boulevard|boul. De Maisonneuve]], with two ticket halls joined by [[hall|corridors]] that surround the platforms. The station is named after, and is located adjacent to [[McGill University]].
The ticket halls are linked to the platforms by four [[stairway]]s per platform, including the shortest [[escalator]]s in the network. The station has large [[column|pillars]], which were originally painted orange, but painted in beer bottle green colour in the late 1990s. In January 2010 the STM repainted the station in its original colours being orange pillars and yellow walls.


As an important part of the [[Underground City, Montreal|underground city]], the station has had its [[Mezzanine (architecture)|mezzanine]] level substantially enlarged since its opening, by construction of new buildings around the station: the western end of the mezzanine was added with the construction of the [[Skyscraper|Tour]] [[BNP Paribas|BNP]] and [[Centre Eaton|Eaton Centre]], while the southern corridor between the ticket halls was added to link the Promenades de la Cathédrale (now known as [[Promenades Cathédrale]]) with the station.
As an important part of the [[Underground City, Montreal|underground city]], the station has had its [[Mezzanine (architecture)|mezzanine]] level substantially enlarged since its opening, by construction of new buildings around the station: the western end of the mezzanine was added with the construction of the [[Skyscraper|Tour]] [[BNP Paribas|BNP]] and [[Centre Eaton|Eaton Centre]], while the southern corridor between the ticket halls was added to link the Promenades de la Cathédrale (now known as [[Promenades Cathédrale]]) with the station.
[[File:McGill Montreal Metro.jpg|thumb|McGill station concourse.(The previous green coloured pillars can be seen in the background)]]
[[File:McGill Montreal Metro.jpg|thumb|McGill station concourse. (The previous green coloured pillars can be seen in the background)]]
No fewer than six buildings are directly connected to the station via underground city. The station has a further six direct street-level entrances, all of which are integrated into the [[façade]]s of other buildings.
No fewer than six buildings are directly connected to the station via underground city. The station has a further six direct street-level entrances, all of which are integrated into the [[façade]]s of other buildings.


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File:McGillMetro-RushHour.JPG|McGill station during rush hour.
File:McGillMetro-RushHour.JPG|McGill station during rush hour.
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=== Renovation and upgrade works ===
In March 2012, the station underwent renovation work that included the replacement of [[Travertine]] tiles covering surfaces of the whole station, spanning over {{convert|1,835|m2|sqft}}. Other work included replacing the lighting system, fixing columns, beams, and concrete slabs and replacing granite staircases and handrails. The work was to be completed by March 2013. More recently (end of 2016), modernized signage has been put in place, flooring has been completely replaced and the stained glass installation underwent a restoration and was put back in place.<ref>{{cite web |title=STM - Works |url=http://www.stm.info/english/info/a-travaux_mcgill.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719024106/http://stm.info/English/info/a-travaux_mcgill.htm |archive-date=2012-07-19 |access-date=2012-03-13}}</ref>

In 2020, work began on making the station universally accessible, ahead of the arrival of the [[Réseau express métropolitain]]. The project involves the construction of a new entrance building, two elevators and refurbishment of three of the other entrances.<ref>{{Cite web |title=McGill |url=https://www.stm.info/en/info/service-updates/stm-works/mcgill |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=Société de transport de Montréal |language=en}}</ref>

=== Réseau express métropolitain station ===
In November 2016, [[CDPQ Infra]] announced that the proposed [[Réseau express métropolitain]] (REM) system would connect to the Green line at McGill.<ref name="newstations">{{cite web |last=Magder |first=Jason |date=25 November 2016 |title=Three REM train stations added to proposed route through downtown Montreal |url=https://montrealgazette.com/storyline/three-rem-train-stations-added-to-proposed-route-through-downtown-montreal |access-date=25 November 2016 |work=Montreal Gazette}}</ref><ref name="Wanek">{{cite web |last=Wanek-Libman |first=Mischa |date=28 November 2016 |title=Proposed Montréal REM project grows by three stations and CA$400M |url=http://www.rtands.com/index.php/passenger/rapid-transit-light-rail/proposed-montreal-rem-project-grows-by-three-stations-and-cadol400m.html?channel= |work=Railway Track & Structures |publisher=Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.}}</ref> As with the 1980s Line 3 proposal, the REM will use the historic [[Mount Royal Tunnel|Mont Royal tunnel]] to head north from downtown. The REM station will be located under [[McGill College Avenue]], and a pedestrian tunnel will connect it to the Green Line station concourse, as well as the wider [[Underground City, Montreal|Underground City]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=McGill Station |url=https://rem.info/en/stations/mcgill |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=REM |language=en}}</ref> CDPQ Infra indicate that the station will be the 2nd busiest station on the REM, with over 25,000 passengers per day.<ref name=":0" />

Construction on the McGill REM station began in September 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Start of work at McGill station {{!}} REM |url=https://rem.info/en/news/start-work-mcgill-station |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=rem.info |language=en}}</ref> In this location, the Mont Royal tunnel is not bored through solid rock, and therefore work to strengthen the historic tunnel was required.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magder |first=Jason |date=1 December 2021 |title=Century-old Mount Royal tunnel gets shored up for REM's McGill station |url=https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/century-old-mount-royal-tunnel-gets-shored-up-for-rems-mcgill-station |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=montrealgazette |language=en-CA}}</ref> {{As of|2022|September}}, the REM station is planned to open at the end of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 June 2022 |title=Opening of most REM light rail stations pushed back to end of 2024 |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/rem-delay-cdpq-infra-1.6494398 |access-date=20 September 2022 |website=CBC News}}</ref>


== Entrances ==
== Entrances ==
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== Architecture and art ==
== Architecture and art ==
[[File:Stained glass, McGill metro station, Montreal (3 of 5).JPG|thumb|300px|left|<center>The images of Montreal's first two mayors, [[Jacques Viger (1787–1858)|Jacques Viger]] and [[Peter McGill]], in stained glass. The image of Peter McGill is sometimes mistakenly believed to be [[James McGill]], the founder of the nearby university</center>]]
[[File:Stained glass, McGill metro station, Montreal (3 of 5).JPG|thumb|300px|left|<center>The images of Montreal's first two mayors, [[Jacques Viger (1787–1858)|Jacques Viger]] and [[Peter McGill]], in stained glass. The image of Peter McGill is sometimes mistakenly believed to be [[James McGill]], the founder of the nearby university</center>]]
This station contains several pieces of artwork.
This station contains several pieces of art. The most prominent is [[Nicolas Sollogoub]]'s ''Montreal Scenes Circa 1830'', depicting the industrial era in the city as well as its early mayors and civic arms. This set of five stained-glass murals was donated by [[Macdonald Tobacco]]. [[Maurice Savoie]] created a set of [[terra cotta]] murals depicting fruit and flowers, surrounding the entrance to [[Eaton's]] (now the [[Complexe Les Ailes (Montreal)|Complexe Les Ailes]]). The construction of the Promenades de la Cathédrale in 1992 brought two new works of art, a light sculpture called ''Passūs'' by [[Murray MacDonald]], and an installation of an aerial view of Montreal complete with miniature figures of the buildings, by art collective [[Les Industries perdues]]. The latter work is entitled ''To rise, we must push against the ground onto which we have fallen.''

The most prominent is [[Nicolas Sollogoub]]'s ''Montreal Scenes Circa 1830'', depicting the industrial era in the city as well as its early mayors and civic arms. This set of five stained-glass murals was donated by [[Macdonald Tobacco]], and installed in 1974.<ref>{{Cite web |title=McGill (Nicolas Sollogoub) |url=https://www.stm.info/en/about/discover_the_stm_its_history/art-metro/list-artworks/mcgill-nicolas-sollogoub |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=Société de transport de Montréal |language=en}}</ref> [[Maurice Savoie]] created a set of [[terra cotta]] murals depicting fruit and flowers, surrounding the entrance to [[Eaton's]] (now the [[Complexe Les Ailes (Montreal)|Complexe Les Ailes]]). This were installed when the station opened in 1966.<ref>{{Cite web |title=McGill (Maurice Savoie) |url=https://www.stm.info/en/about/discover_the_stm_its_history/art-metro/list-artworks/mcgill-maurice-savoie |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=Société de transport de Montréal |language=en}}</ref>

The construction of the Promenades de la Cathédrale in 1992 brought two new works of art, a light sculpture called ''Passūs'' by [[Murray MacDonald]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=McGill (Murray MacDonald) |url=https://www.stm.info/en/about/discover_the_stm_its_history/art-metro/list-artworks/mcgill-murray-macdonald |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=Société de transport de Montréal |language=en}}</ref> and an installation of an aerial view of Montreal complete with miniature figures of the buildings, by art collective [[Les Industries perdues]]. The latter work is entitled ''To rise, we must push against the ground onto which we have fallen.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=McGill (les Industries perdues) |url=https://www.stm.info/en/about/discover_the_stm_its_history/art-metro/list-artworks/mcgill-les-industries-perdues |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=Société de transport de Montréal |language=en}}</ref>


Finally, a tapestry by [[Kelvin McAvoy]] depicting the life of [[James McGill]] was donated by Canadian Universal Limited Insurance in 1969; however, after being vandalized, it was removed by the company for restoration, and then given as a perpetual loan to [[McGill University]] instead, where it is now exhibited at the [[McLennan Library Building|McLennan Library]].
Finally, a tapestry by [[Kelvin McAvoy]] depicting the life of [[James McGill]] was donated by Canadian Universal Limited Insurance in 1969; however, after being vandalized, it was removed by the company for restoration, and then given as a perpetual loan to [[McGill University]] instead, where it is now exhibited at the [[McLennan Library Building|McLennan Library]].
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McGill is named for [[McGill University]]. Founded in 1821 with money and on land bequeathed by Scottish-Canadian businessman [[James McGill]], this is one of Canada's most prestigious institutions of higher education.
McGill is named for [[McGill University]]. Founded in 1821 with money and on land bequeathed by Scottish-Canadian businessman [[James McGill]], this is one of Canada's most prestigious institutions of higher education.

== Renovations ==

In March 2012, the station underwent renovation work that included the replacement of [[Travertine]] tiles covering surfaces of the whole station, spanning over {{convert|1,835|m2|sqft}}. Other work included replacing the lighting system, fixing columns, beams, and concrete slabs and replacing granite staircases and handrails. The work was to be completed by March 2013. More recently (end of 2016), modernized signage has been put in place, flooring has been completely replaced and the stained glass installation underwent a restoration and was put back in place.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.stm.info/english/info/a-travaux_mcgill.htm |title=STM - Works |access-date=2012-03-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719024106/http://stm.info/English/info/a-travaux_mcgill.htm |archive-date=2012-07-19 }}</ref>
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== REM station ==
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The [[Mount Royal Tunnel]], which formerly carried the [[Deux-Montagnes line|Deux-Montagnes commuter rail line]], passes near the station. The [[Réseau express métropolitain]] project, which is converting the line to [[Medium-capacity rail system|light metro]] operation, will connect with the [[Green Line (Montreal Metro)|Green Line]] via a station built close to the current Metro station.<ref name=MG_2016-04-22>{{cite web |url=https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/public-transit-update-for-montreals-west-island-south-shore |title=Electric light-rail train network spearheaded by Caisse de dépôt to span Montreal by 2020 |author=Jason Magder |date= April 22, 2016 |publisher=Montreal Gazette |access-date=April 23, 2016}}</ref> The Mount Royal Tunnel runs directly under the [[McGill College Avenue]].<ref>[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.503888888889&mlon=-73.571666666667&zoom=12#map=17/45.50238/-73.57433 Open Street Map]</ref>


==Connecting bus routes==
==Connecting bus routes==

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McGill
General information
LocationDe Maisonneuve Boulevard at University Street
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2A4
Canada
Coordinates45°30′14″N 73°34′18″W / 45.50389°N 73.57167°W / 45.50389; -73.57167
Operated bySociété de transport de Montréal
Connections
Construction
Depth10.7 metres (35 feet 1 inch), 49th deepest
REM: 10 m (32 ft 10 in) [1] [2]
AccessibleNo
ArchitectCrevier, Lemieux, Mercier and Caron
Other information
Fare zoneARTM: A[3]
History
Opened14 October 1966
Passengers
2023[4][5]7,623,602 Increase 28%
RankERROR
Services
Preceding station Montreal Metro Following station
Peel
toward Angrignon
Green Line Place-des-Arts

McGill station is a Montreal Metro station in the borough of Ville-Marie in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[6] It is operated by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and serves the Green Line. The station opened on October 14, 1966, as part of the original network of the Metro.

It is currently the second busiest station (after Berri-UQAM station) in the network measured by number of passengers entering the system. Prior to 2002, it was the busiest station in the network. From 2024, the station will be served by the Réseau express métropolitain (REM).

Overview

Designed by Crevier, Lemieux, Mercier and Caron, it is a normal side platform station built in open cut under boul. De Maisonneuve, with two ticket halls joined by corridors that surround the platforms. The station is named after, and is located adjacent to McGill University.

The ticket halls are linked to the platforms by four stairways per platform, including the shortest escalators in the network. The station has large pillars, which were originally painted orange, but painted in beer bottle green colour in the late 1990s. In January 2010 the STM repainted the station in its original colours being orange pillars and yellow walls.

As an important part of the underground city, the station has had its mezzanine level substantially enlarged since its opening, by construction of new buildings around the station: the western end of the mezzanine was added with the construction of the Tour BNP and Eaton Centre, while the southern corridor between the ticket halls was added to link the Promenades de la Cathédrale (now known as Promenades Cathédrale) with the station.

McGill station concourse. (The previous green coloured pillars can be seen in the background)

No fewer than six buildings are directly connected to the station via underground city. The station has a further six direct street-level entrances, all of which are integrated into the façades of other buildings.

Among this busy station's amenities include several shops and services directly in the station, including a Tim Hortons, Second Cup, a Scotiabank, two Pizza Shops, a web terminal, and MétroVision information screens which displays news, commercials, and the time till the next train. This was second station after Berri-UQAM to have them installed. At one time an "open-concept" branch of the Montreal Public Library was located next to the exit onto rue Université.

Renovation and upgrade works

In March 2012, the station underwent renovation work that included the replacement of Travertine tiles covering surfaces of the whole station, spanning over 1,835 square metres (19,750 sq ft). Other work included replacing the lighting system, fixing columns, beams, and concrete slabs and replacing granite staircases and handrails. The work was to be completed by March 2013. More recently (end of 2016), modernized signage has been put in place, flooring has been completely replaced and the stained glass installation underwent a restoration and was put back in place.[7]

In 2020, work began on making the station universally accessible, ahead of the arrival of the Réseau express métropolitain. The project involves the construction of a new entrance building, two elevators and refurbishment of three of the other entrances.[8]

Réseau express métropolitain station

In November 2016, CDPQ Infra announced that the proposed Réseau express métropolitain (REM) system would connect to the Green line at McGill.[9][10] As with the 1980s Line 3 proposal, the REM will use the historic Mont Royal tunnel to head north from downtown. The REM station will be located under McGill College Avenue, and a pedestrian tunnel will connect it to the Green Line station concourse, as well as the wider Underground City.[11] CDPQ Infra indicate that the station will be the 2nd busiest station on the REM, with over 25,000 passengers per day.[11]

Construction on the McGill REM station began in September 2018.[12] In this location, the Mont Royal tunnel is not bored through solid rock, and therefore work to strengthen the historic tunnel was required.[13] As of September 2022, the REM station is planned to open at the end of 2024.[14]

Entrances

The station has 6 entrances:

690, De Maisonneuve Ouest
640, De Maisonneuve Ouest
811, De Maisonneuve Ouest
2055, Boulevard Robert-Bourassa
2021, Avenue Union
1445, Av. Union and La Baie

Architecture and art

The images of Montreal's first two mayors, Jacques Viger and Peter McGill, in stained glass. The image of Peter McGill is sometimes mistakenly believed to be James McGill, the founder of the nearby university

This station contains several pieces of artwork.

The most prominent is Nicolas Sollogoub's Montreal Scenes Circa 1830, depicting the industrial era in the city as well as its early mayors and civic arms. This set of five stained-glass murals was donated by Macdonald Tobacco, and installed in 1974.[15] Maurice Savoie created a set of terra cotta murals depicting fruit and flowers, surrounding the entrance to Eaton's (now the Complexe Les Ailes). This were installed when the station opened in 1966.[16]

The construction of the Promenades de la Cathédrale in 1992 brought two new works of art, a light sculpture called Passūs by Murray MacDonald,[17] and an installation of an aerial view of Montreal complete with miniature figures of the buildings, by art collective Les Industries perdues. The latter work is entitled To rise, we must push against the ground onto which we have fallen.[18]

Finally, a tapestry by Kelvin McAvoy depicting the life of James McGill was donated by Canadian Universal Limited Insurance in 1969; however, after being vandalized, it was removed by the company for restoration, and then given as a perpetual loan to McGill University instead, where it is now exhibited at the McLennan Library.

Origin of the name

McGill is named for McGill University. Founded in 1821 with money and on land bequeathed by Scottish-Canadian businessman James McGill, this is one of Canada's most prestigious institutions of higher education.

Connecting bus routes

Société de transport de Montréal
Route
15 Sainte-Catherine
35 Griffintown
61 Wellington
125 Ontario
168 Cité-du-Havre
358 Sainte-Catherine, Eastbound
420 Express Notre-Dame-de-Grâce

Nearby points of interest

Connected via the underground city

Other

References

  1. ^ "mcgill Station". REM. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  2. ^ Mcgill
  3. ^ "Fare Zones". Metropolitan Regional Transportation Authority. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  4. ^ Société de transport de Montréal (2024-02-16). Entrants de toutes les stations de métro en 2023 (Report) – via Access to Information Act request, reference no. 0308.2024.021.
  5. ^ Société de transport de Montréal (2023-05-25). Entrants de toutes les stations de métro en 2022 (Report) – via Access to Information Act request, reference no. 0308.2023.134.
  6. ^ McGill Metro Station
  7. ^ "STM - Works". Archived from the original on 2012-07-19. Retrieved 2012-03-13.
  8. ^ "McGill". Société de transport de Montréal. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  9. ^ Magder, Jason (25 November 2016). "Three REM train stations added to proposed route through downtown Montreal". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  10. ^ Wanek-Libman, Mischa (28 November 2016). "Proposed Montréal REM project grows by three stations and CA$400M". Railway Track & Structures. Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.
  11. ^ a b "McGill Station". REM. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  12. ^ "Start of work at McGill station | REM". rem.info. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  13. ^ Magder, Jason (1 December 2021). "Century-old Mount Royal tunnel gets shored up for REM's McGill station". montrealgazette. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  14. ^ "Opening of most REM light rail stations pushed back to end of 2024". CBC News. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  15. ^ "McGill (Nicolas Sollogoub)". Société de transport de Montréal. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  16. ^ "McGill (Maurice Savoie)". Société de transport de Montréal. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  17. ^ "McGill (Murray MacDonald)". Société de transport de Montréal. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  18. ^ "McGill (les Industries perdues)". Société de transport de Montréal. Retrieved 2022-09-20.

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