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REM Train Changes: New Testing Phase & Anse-a-l’Orme Branch

Author: The Daily News Now! March 5, 2026 Duration: 1:21

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REM riders, brace for changes starting this Friday: new testing phase for Anse-a-l’Orme branch, affecting train directions. Bois-Franc or A4 Deux-Montagnes options from Brossard; confirm before boarding. Dynamic testing adjusts schedules, expect extended routes and real-time updates.

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