Achi news desk-
Commuters in the Montreal area will soon see smaller trains on the Réseau express métropolitain (REM).
The light rail line is introducing what it calls “short REM trains” on weekends and holidays starting April 21.
Only longer trains have been running since the service launched, however the shorter trains will run at times when demand is lower.
Short REM trains, consisting of two cars instead of four, roll on the light rail line on April 21, 2024. (Source: REM)
Short REM trains consist of two cars instead of the usual four.
The REM says it deploys the modified cars to reduce energy consumption and normal wear and tear on the vehicles.
Passengers are informed that they will have to board the shorter trains at the six screen doors of the platform at the top of the car, as the other six screen doors will not open when a two-car train arrives.
Teams will be in place to help riders adjust to the change.
