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After rush-hour shutdown leaves commuters out in the cold, REM service slowly resumes

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Problems plague Montreal’s light-rail system early Thursday
It was a tough morning for commuters on Montreal's light-rail train network as service was interrupted in both directions to and from the city's south shore. As Global's Brayden Jagger Haines reports, the shutdown was due to an electrical problem. – Jan 11, 2024

It was a rough and cold ride in for commuters of Montreal’s Réseau express métropolitain (REM).

Service has been re-established on the electric light-rail network after a major service disruption early Thursday morning.

Hundreds of early morning riders were left waiting in the cold as service was down for hours in both directions on the line connecting Montreal to the city’s south shore.

The line was experiencing a technical issue, according to officials with the light-rail network.

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“The service interruption is due to electrical work being carried out during the night,” REM spokesperson Maxime Bordeleau said.

Crews managed to rectify the problem just before 8 a.m.

Shuttle service was made available for commuters to get to their destination.

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