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Stranded on the rails: REM passengers in Montreal sit through 2-hour delayThree REM trains came to a sudden stop due to a power surge on Wednesday evening. Many of them were stranded for 2 hours before they were evacuated.CanadaFeb 29
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After rush-hour shutdown leaves commuters out in the cold, REM service slowly resumesService has been reestablished on the electric light rail line network after a major service disruption early Thursday morning left hundreds waiting in the cold.TrafficJan 11
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Montreal’s light-rail network ‘ready for winter’Montreal's light-rail system faced some hiccups following the first major snowstorm of the season. Officials say adjustments are being made to ensure reliability.CanadaDec 8, 2023
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New plans in place to reduce noise of Montreal REM trainsThe two measures are supposed to make the trains three to 10 times quieter to the human ear.CanadaSep 25, 2023
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Lack of parking poses big problems for REM riders on South ShoreThe free spaces and paid spots at the Panama station fill early in the morning. People looking to park later often use an adjacent lot, but it's private and reserved.CanadaSep 20, 2023
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REM officials boast on-time performance record but problems persistBuilding the sprawling all electric and fully automated rail service is now estimated to cost $7.95 Billion, a 26 per cent increase since construction began in 2018.CanadaSep 13, 2023
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Noise from REM train line ‘absolutely very loud’ for those living near tracksMany people living near the tracks of the REM train line to the South Shore complain the noise remains a major disturbance and is diminishing their quality of life.CanadaSep 12, 2023
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Montreal student minds the signage gap and finds a way to help public transit usersSince Montreal's new commuter train launched in July, commuters have complained about signage. Too small or non-existent. Graphic arts student Dashiell Friesen found a solution.TrafficAug 24, 2023
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Montreal’s REM train network not as accessible as promised, advocates saySome transit users are claiming the REM isn't as accessible as promised. Those who have mobility issues say there are a lot of problems that need to be addressed.CanadaAug 21, 2023
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‘Parking is impossible’: REM users on Montreal’s south shore risk fines, being towedSouth shore drivers park at their own risk and risk being fined at the Du Quartier station, claiming lack of available spaces at Brossard REM stations.TrafficAug 15, 2023
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