Quote Originally Posted by renf View Post
The newly opened Reseau Express Metropolitain rail system in Montreal
is getting very favorable reviews from people on rail news groups. It
extends for 67k and has 26 stations. Apparently the cost of consruction
was quite modest. And, similar to Detroit's People Mover, I believe that
the trains have no operator so labor costs are minimized,

Has anyone ridden on that new rail system in Montreal? Is it
a model for what might be accomplished in Detroit?
Don't know but it sounds impressive:
https://www.railway-technology.com/p...system-canada/

Sounds like they built new track but did use mostly existing rail lines as well as alongside roads.