The history of the Vaudreuil-Hudson line
Article published on June 9, 2025
Legend: Beaconsfield Station in the late 19th century
Credit: Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales du Québec
The Vaudreuil-Hudson line, also known as the Hudson line or line 11, is part of the metropolitan area’s commuter rail network.
From downtown Montréal, this train line runs along the south shore of the island, serving the western suburbs before crossing the St. Lawrence River to the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region.
It provides connections to the Montréal métro via two stations: Vendôme and Lucien-L’Allier.
Line 11 in the 19th century
After connecting Canada from east to west in 1885, Canadian Pacific (CP) initially established this line for train service between Montréal and Ottawa.
In 1887, additional stops were added to serve several communities between Montréal and Rigaud. At the time, the line was called Montréal/Dorion-Rigaud, before being renamed the Vaudreuil-Hudson line, following the closure of Rigaud Station on June 30, 2010.
The train line, which was used to transport both passengers and local goods, played a key role in the development of the suburbs on the West Island of Montréal.
Line 11 today
Legend: Beaconsfield Station today
Credit: Gérald Arbour
During the 20th century, the line experienced a significant increase in traffic due to residential expansion.
Integrated into the commuter train network operated by the Agence Métropolitaine de Transport (AMT), now exo, the train has become a central element of the community, facilitating residents’ daily commutes to Montréal.
| Route | 64.4 km |
|---|---|
| Stations | 18 |
| Daily departures | 27 |
| Number of passengers per year | 2,730,671 |
In continuous service since 1889, line 11 is the longest and busiest route on the exo network.
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