Montreal’s REM commuter train line faced disruptions this morning due to a collision involving a garbage truck and a viaduct. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near the Bois-Franc station, affecting service between the Sunnybrooke and Côte-de-Liesse stations.
Details of the Incident
According to police spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils, the garbage truck struck protective beams on the viaduct located on Marcel-Laurin Boulevard, north of Henri-Bourassa. Following the accident, shuttle buses were deployed to assist commuters until regular service could be restored.
Response and Service Resumption
Marcel-Laurin Boulevard was initially closed to traffic due to the collision but reopened shortly before 6 a.m. Once reports confirmed the situation, engineers conducted a safety assessment of the viaduct to determine if train operations could resume safely.
Past Incidents
This incident is not the first involving the viaduct. A similar collision occurred in November, which resulted in minor damage and a brief interruption of train service.
Key Takeaways
- Collison Time: Approximately 3:30 a.m.
- Impact on Service: REM service disrupted between Sunnybrooke and Côte-de-Liesse.
- Shuttle buses deployed for commuters.
- Marcel-Laurin Boulevard reopened before 6 a.m.
- Engineers assessed the viaduct’s structural integrity before resuming train service.
- Previous incident occurred in November causing minor issues.
