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Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM)
The Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) is a major public transit project currently under construction in Montreal, which will be one of the largest automated transportation systems in the world. The project initially comprised a 67 km light rail transit system with 27 stations in and around the Greater Montreal area, linking downtown Montreal, South Shore, West Island, North Shore and the airport with a new integrated network. It has subsequently been extended, adding 32 km of track and 23 new stations that will connect the eastern districts with the downtown area.
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Importance of a robust programme
It is recognised that construction projects have a tendency to overrun; the more complex the project, the more likely I will suffer from delays.
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Mega Project Scheduling
Scheduling is a crucial aspect of managing mega projects, which are defined as large-scale, complex ventures that typically cost over $1 billion, take many years to develop and build, involve multiple stakeholders, and have a transformative impact on millions of people.