REM Shutting Down Six Weeks, Montreal-Area Commuters Frustrated

Transit woes: Frustrating last day for REM users

Light-rail service experiences technical issues and morning rush slowdown before planned six-week interruption.

Montreal light rail begins six-week shutdown

Montreal’s light rail system has begun a six-week shutdown for texting in advance of system expansion. Réseau express métropolitain MONTREAL — The Réseau express métropolitain light rail line between downtown Montreal and the North Shore community of Brossard, Que., has begun a six-week shutdown today (Saturday, July 5) for testing in preparation of opening of most of the rest of the system later this year. Service on the 10.3-mile first phase b…

REM to shut down for the next six weeks

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Montreal's light-rail network shuts down until mid-August for new line testing

Commuters on Montreal’s South Shore who rely on the new light-rail network to get to and from the island are going to have to find a different option for much of the summer.

REM shutting down six weeks, Montreal-area commuters frustrated

Commuters using the REM in the Montreal region will have to find other modes of transportation starting on Saturday for the next month and a half. All five REM stations between downtown Montreal and Brossard on the South Shore will undergo a complete shutdown. Over the next six weeks, REM trains will be out of […]