Lightning Strike Cuts Power to Montreal REM, Passengers Evacuate
A lightning strike on October 9 knocked out power to Montreal's REM, forcing passengers to evacuate onto the tracks.
GMNA Montreal
On October 9, 2026, a lightning strike caused a power outage on the Réseau express métropolitain in Montreal, prompting passengers to evacuate on foot onto the tracks.
The outage disrupted service on the rapid transit network that serves the Greater Montreal area.
