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After years of saying it was against the idea of so-called “anti-suicide” barriers in métro stations, the Société de transport de Montréal is now planning on installing them in at least 13 stations.

The STM hopes the barriers can help reduce the number of shutdowns and prevent delays and congestion on the métro network.

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The 13 stations, located on the Orange line, would be equipped with glass doors that open automatically when a métro car stops at the station, isolating the tracks from the platforms and preventing users from getting on the tracks.

The barriers are often described as “anti-suicide” because they prevent people from accessing the tracks. The barriers are becoming more and more widespread on underground transportation networks all over the world.

All stations of the city’s future REM commuter light-rail network, currently under construction, will be equipped with them.

According to La Presse, it’s estimated the barriers could cost between $10 and $15 million per station.