Several users of the Metropolitan Express Network (REM) were delighted to resume their privileged means of transport after a six -week break, but remain skeptical about its reliability.
“I had a taste for the shuttle system which was really reliable and fast, I think that several people will continue to use them so long as they will be in place,” said Rony Chamoun, met at Panama station on Monday morning.
Rony Chamoun, met at Panama station on Monday morning, took advantage of a day off to use the REM without fear of a service interruption.
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After a break to carry out work for the opening of the network branches to Deux-Montagnes and Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, it was the return according to RE on Monday.
“It was said that tests had been done to ensure its effectiveness, but it remains to be seen. It is winter that it often remains stuck, so we will see in a few months, “added Mr. Chamoun, who arrived late at work several times last winter, due to breakdowns.
Many happy
While some had reservations about his return, others were particularly happy to be able to resume their habits.
“I am happy that he resumes service, we got used to anything, the shuttles is good, but the Rem is faster to go to work,” commented Ivy Balinario, a Longueuilloise met at the central station.
Ivy Balinario, a woman in Longueuil met at the central station who descended from the REM. She is delighted with the reopening of the service, which will make her spare several minutes on her daily journey.
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Another accustomed to the network met at the neighborhood station in Brossard, was delighted to save ten minutes a day on its usual journey.
“It happened to me to get stuck once or twice by unlucky, but let’s say that we hope that the problems will be resolved. Especially since it is a new system, so we expect it to go well, “said Ai-My Huynh-Hong, who was to go to the city center.
Ai-My Huynh-Hong, a passenger of the REM who takes advantage of the reopening to find his habits and save ten minutes on his usual journey.
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As the service is offered free of charge until the end of August, some passengers took the opportunity to use it without really having a destination in mind.
“We are on vacation today, so we take the opportunity to walk and take a REM. It is working well for the moment! ” Underlined laughing Michel Daneau, who was traveling with his son Jacob for the occasion.
Michel Daneau and his son Jacob took advantage of this sunny Monday. During their day off, they decided to go on the South Shore.
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According to the REM website, other service interruptions are to be expected for the weekends of August 23 and 24, 30 and 31 as well as that of September 6 and 7. Shuttle systems and buses will be in place to ensure links between stations.