Montreal s new light-rail train (REM) has had an eventful first week, marked by three service interruptions, a possible lightning strike, passengers mistakenly taken to the garage and the service s absence on the Google Maps platform.
While the 1960s ushered in a new era of transit networks such as the Montreal métro, the 2010s and early 2020s have been marked by bad planning, stalled projects and cost overruns.