The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) had to halt service in both directions during its first rush-hour commute on Monday, triggering the service's emergency backup plan.
Tens of thousands of Montrealers tested out the new trains during the weekend, as the rides were free.When the service shut down, one of the top priorities was making sure trains that were stranded could get to the nearest station.Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec,He described the REM's first rush-hour run as a "big test."
"The only thing we can say to the people is that we're working hard. We're going to make sure to limit that kind of situation."Charlotte Leger, a commuter from Candiac who took the REM over the weekend while it was free, arrived at the Brossard station Monday morning only to learn that the trains were running late."It can happen," she said. "We knew that something could happen. They always say that everything will be alright but you never know.
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