REM briefly halted by technical problem Friday morning ahead of November closures
Posted October 31, 2025 7:29 am.
Last Updated October 31, 2025 7:37 am.
The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) experienced a brief service interruption early Friday morning due to a technical problem, leaving rush hour commuters with delays between downtown and Montreal’s South Shore.
Service resumed gradually in both directions at around 6:30 a.m.
Shuttle busses were deployed during the interruption to help passengers complete their trips.
Service slowdown in both directions. Cause: technical problem.
— Réseau express métropolitain (@REM_infoservice) October 31, 2025
“The cause of this immobilization is being analyzed,” the REM told CityNews. “A train without passengers on board came to a halt between Gare Centrale and Île-des-Sœurs station this morning before the start of service.”
“Agents have been dispatched to the network to restart everything,” they added.
The REM is set to have a full system shutdown on Nov. 2, 8, and 9 to help finalize some work in preparation for the upcoming commissioning. The new Deux-Montagnes branch remains on track to open Nov. 17.
An early closure is also expected for Friday, Nov. 7.
“Last departure at 9:20 p.m. from Brossard and 9:40 p.m. from Central Station,” the REM said. “Shuttle buses will be available.”
???? En novembre, nous finalisons certains travaux en vue de la prochaine mise en service!
— Réseau express métropolitain (@REM_infoservice) October 27, 2025
???? Fermeture complète du réseau les 2, 8 et 9 novembre
???? Fermeture hâtive le vendredi 7 novembre: dernier départ à 21h20 de Brossard et 21h40 de Gare Centrale
Des navettes d'autobus seront… pic.twitter.com/1EHlH9dphc
