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“Wednesday Commute Chaos: REM Service Halts Due to Tech Glitch”

Commuters on the Deux-Montagnes line faced disruptions this morning as REM service encountered technical issues, leading to a full interruption and the mobilization of shuttle buses.

Around 7:05 a.m., REM officials noted a service slowdown from Ville-de-Mont-Royal to Deux-Montagnes heading towards A4–Deux-Montagnes due to a technical problem.

Subsequently, at 7:12 a.m., service came to a complete halt between Bois-Franc and Deux-Montagnes in both directions, with no clear timeline provided for when regular operations would resume.

The service interruption, attributed to a technical glitch, persisted at 7:12 a.m. between Bois-Franc and Deux-Montagnes in all directions, with no specified resumption time available. Alternative travel options can be found at the provided link.

In response to the situation, Pulsar, the operator of REM, assured CityNews via email that their teams were actively working on solutions to restore normal service. In the interim, passengers were advised to utilize buses and the subway as alternatives.

To assist affected commuters, special shuttle buses were dispatched to REM stations for their convenience.