J'arrive!
4th January 2006

J'Arrive the new campaign for the modernization of Montreal's MR73 model 1973 Bombardier model metro cars. Some notable changes are the interior colours have all been changed, such as the seats are being replaced by blue seats, in the style of the MR63's, and more space will be given for standees. Check out the photos for more details on what's to come in the next few years!

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Welcome to j'arrive Car #78-086. The 1st out of 2 cars transformed at the STM.
Welcome to j'arrive Car #78-086. The 1st out of 2 cars transformed at the STM.
2005-12-15 15:01:00
From the outside you can see right away the difference, not only the giant
From the outside you can see right away the difference, not only the giant "j'arrive" sticker, but the brightness inside the car as well.
2005-12-15 14:55:00
Welcome to j'arrive Car #79-671. The 2nd out of only 2 cars transformed yet at the STM.
Welcome to j'arrive Car #79-671. The 2nd out of only 2 cars transformed yet at the STM.
2005-12-15 15:06:00
These lights are definately brighter, however the panels seem to be installed a bit crooked.
These lights are definately brighter, however the panels seem to be installed a bit crooked.
2005-12-15 15:08:00
Looking inside it's almost like you're own display. Note as well that the scratchitti vandals have already paid a visit...
Looking inside it's almost like you're own display. Note as well that the scratchitti vandals have already paid a visit...
2005-12-15 15:09:00
Blue seats and more accessible to walk through.
Blue seats and more accessible to walk through.
2005-12-15 15:06:00
Gardons Notre Espace Propre (STM)
Gardons Notre Espace Propre (STM)
2005-12-15 15:04:00
Brownish / Orange with shiny sparkles are the new paint scheme.
Brownish / Orange with shiny sparkles are the new paint scheme.
2005-12-15 15:07:00
Similar to the MR63 seating, except with blue/purple coloured seating.
Similar to the MR63 seating, except with blue/purple coloured seating.
2005-12-15 15:06:00
The new reach bars are in slightly ackward positions, however it'll take some getting used to.
The new reach bars are in slightly ackward positions, however it'll take some getting used to.
2005-12-15 15:07:00
Note to the far right that people are beginning to form a bad habit already of sitting sideways on the front/rear facing seats blocking the newly made accessible passage.
Note to the far right that people are beginning to form a bad habit already of sitting sideways on the front/rear facing seats blocking the newly made accessible passage.
2005-12-15 15:05:00
The new glow-in-the-dark Evacuation Procedure signs are a nicely added feature (Thanks Dave for the tip).
The new glow-in-the-dark Evacuation Procedure signs are a nicely added feature (Thanks Dave for the tip).
2005-12-15 14:57:00