REM

• Lack of parking poses big problems for REM riders on South Shore

  The 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.

  Canada

  Sep 20
  
• REM officials boast on-time performance record but problems persist

  Building 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.

  Canada

  Sep 13
  
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• Noise from REM train line ‘absolutely very loud’ for those living near tracks

  Many 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.

  Canada

  Sep 12
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• Montreal student minds the signage gap and finds a way to help public transit users

  Since 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.

  Traffic

  Aug 24
• Montreal’s REM train network not as accessible as promised, advocates say

  Some 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.

  Canada

  Aug 21
• ‘Parking is impossible’: REM users on Montreal’s south shore risk fines, being towed

  South 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.

  Traffic

  Aug 15
• Fire at Montreal REM train station was deliberate, police investigating

  The station was not in use as it remains under construction as part of the expansion of Montreal's light-rail network, known as the REM.

  Crime

  Aug 8
• Mission Impossible: Montreal’s new light-rail train traps users in railway garage

  Track switch problems caused a 75-minute delay at the height of Monday's morning commute, and again around 11 p.m. Wednesday's delay was linked to a computer issue.

  Traffic

  Aug 2
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• ‘Breaking-in’ period to be expected say REM train officials after service interruptions

  It emerged Tuesday that a second service interruption occurred at around 11 p.m. Monday and lasted about an hour, during which time would-be riders were directed to shuttle buses.

  Traffic

  Aug 1
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• Montreal’s multi-billion-dollar REM light-rail shuts down on first official day

  Montreal's hotly anticipated new light rail system the REM launched Monday morning, but within hours the system shut down because of technical glitches.

  Canada

  Jul 31