A lightning strike on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, knocked out service and caused delays on the REM near the Champlain Bridge in Montreal, Quebec.
The REM is the city’s electric commuter rail network.
The Wrap ·
A lightning strike on Thursday morning disrupted the REM near the Champlain Bridge, leading to service interruptions and delays.

A lightning strike on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, knocked out service and caused delays on the REM near the Champlain Bridge in Montreal, Quebec.
The REM is the city’s electric commuter rail network.