The Réseau express métropolitain’s (REM) new Deux-Montagnes branch is now officially open, and riders can try it for free all weekend.

In fact, riders can enjoy free rides on the entire light-rail network without any charges during the launch weekend.

On Friday, REM’s Deux-Montagnes line was inaugurated in a high-profile ceremony — with Prime Minister Mark Carney, Premier François Legault and Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada in attendance.

Riders who got to try the line Saturday say it comes a welcome addition, especially after the opening was delayed.

“This is amazing,” says Carolina Pardo, “We’re actually expecting it for a long time, so this is really cool.”

Giovanni DeVito said he hasn’t been to downtown Montreal in years as the trip with buses and metro could take up to an

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