Power off on REM

The Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) network experienced another outage at the end of the day on Wednesday.

The outage was caused by a control system malfunction around 5 p.m.

Service Outage – A control system failure results in an interruption of service on the network. The service resumption time is currently undetermined. Bus service is available. For the location of buses, see https://t.co/Kj9UEf9Kh2

— Metropolitan Express Network (REM_infoservice) January 24, 2024

After announcing that the duration of the outage was not specified, REM indicated that service should gradually resume around 5:25 p.m.

Meanwhile, the bus service has been rolled out to users.

Service Outage – A control system failure results in an interruption of service on the network. We expect a gradual resumption of service around 5:25 p.m. Bus service is available. For the location of buses, see https://t.co/Kj9UEf9Kh2

— Metropolitan Express Network (REM_infoservice) January 24, 2024

At approximately 5:45 p.m., REM announced a gradual resumption of its service, indicating that bus service would continue.

Gradual resumption – The control system fails and service resumes gradually. Bus service is maintained. For the location of buses, see https://t.co/Kj9UEf9Kh2

— Metropolitan Express Network (REM_infoservice) January 24, 2024