REM station reopens after elevator failure
Édouard-Montpetit REM station was closed for awhile Monday morning when the elevators stopped working.
The station is located 22 floors below street level. The item reads “Without them, many users with reduced mobility would be unable to access the station” although I’d venture to guess that many physically mobile people would prefer to avoid a climb of 22 storeys too.
Tim 11:29 on 2026-06-01 Permalink
I disagree with this policy. Users should be given the choice to descend or ascend the 22 floors instead of closing the station to everyone.
Nicholas 11:36 on 2026-06-01 Permalink
I agree with Tim. If you’re going to class at UdeM you might prefer to climb stairs than walk all the way from Canora. The Exo trains are inaccessible to many users with reduced mobility; should we shut them down permanently until that’s fixed? Make announcements on the train and provide a shuttle for people who need it.