Service disruptions occurred this morning on the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) line between Côte-de-Liesse and Gare Centrale stations. The interruption was due to a technical issue, which was reported around 7:23 AM and lasted until 8:50 AM.
Service Interruption Details
The disruptions primarily affected commuters traveling south past Côte-de-Liesse. Passengers were advised to disembark at Bois-Franc station and transfer to a bus for further travel.
Technical Issues Identified
At 8:44 AM, REM officials clarified that a problem with the signaling system was the cause of the delays. They explained that the fully automated trains cannot operate until the issue is resolved. Teams were dispatched to investigate and fix the problem swiftly.
Gradual Resumption of Service
- Service was stopped from 6:19 AM to 8:50 AM between Bois-Franc and Gare Centrale.
- A prior smaller interruption was noted earlier at 5:36 AM between Du Ruisseau and Édouard-Montpetit stations.
- By 9:33 AM, a gradual resumption of service began across the network.
Authorities did not confirm if the outage was related to the extreme cold, reported at -17 degrees Celsius this morning. However, they remained focused on resolving the technical issues before peak travel hours.
Conclusion
This morning’s disruptions on the REM signal the importance of maintaining robust technical systems to ensure reliable service for commuters in and around Montreal. El-Balad continues to monitor the situation for updates.
