"The beginning of horizontal mass excavation using the tunnel boring machine for the Blue Line extension began, along with the unveiling of the name of the tunnel boring machine - Lisette, in honour of the first female operator of the Montréal Metro. " The launch of the tunnel boring machine marks a historic moment for mobility in Montréal's east end. Public transit is a paramount importance to our government, and our investment in this project is a concrete example of that. We are working for the quality of life and mobility of Montrealers," said Benoit Charette, Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility..." (ReNew Canada, 2026)
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ReNew Canada. (2026, May 22nd) Tunnel boring machine for Montreal's Blue Line Project begins 4.6km route to Anjou. Available from ReNew Canada: https://www.renewcanada.net/tunnel-boring-machine-for-montreals-blue-line-project-begins-4-6km-route-to-anjou/