Montreal Yellow Metro Line Reopens After Water Infiltration Shutdown
The Yellow Metro Line in Montreal has resumed normal operations following a water infiltration incident that occurred on Monday morning. This disruption affected the route between Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke and Berri-UQAM stations, causing significant delays during peak commuting hours.
Details of the Incident
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) reported that water infiltration led to the shutdown. Commuters faced challenging conditions as they crowded at the Longueuil terminal while shuttle buses were arranged to assist with transport.
Shuttle Services Implemented
- Two shuttle bus routes operated to alleviate the congestion:
- Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke to Papineau stations (Réseau de transport de Longueuil)
- Jean-Drapeau to Bonaventure stations (STM buses)
On a day when temperatures reached a frigid -19°C, passengers at the Papineau station had to endure lengthy waits as bus lines extended around the block.
Root Cause of the Disruption
STM spokesperson Renaud Martel-Théorêt confirmed that a malfunction at a pumping station resulted in water accumulating in the tunnel. This particular tunnel connects the Jean-Drapeau and Berri-UQAM stations.
Service Restoration
By 9 a.m., the Yellow Line was undergoing power restoration and test runs without passengers. Service was successfully reinstated around 9:15 a.m., allowing commuters to continue their journeys.
Despite the early morning disruption, the swift actions taken by STM helped to minimize the impact on daily transit operations across the Montreal area.
