Long lines at Montreal's Édouard-Montpetit REM station during back-to-school rush
Montreal REM station delays expose deep-platform bottlenecks at Édouard-Montpetit See why back-to-school crowds are straining access and slowing commuter flow
Commuters in Montreal faced long waits at the ÉdouardMontpetit REM station as the backtoschool rush increased pressure on the transit system.
The station sits about 70 metres underground and is among Canada’s deepest rail stations. It has five elevators, but no escalators or stairs linking the platforms to the exit, which can create congestion during peak travel times.
The situation highlights the challenges of moving large numbers of passengers through a station with limited vertical access during busy periods.