Can Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa's LRTs withstand Canadian winters? | Page 886 | Unpublished
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Publication Date: January 15, 2026 - 19:19

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Can Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa's LRTs withstand Canadian winters?

January 15, 2026

Thousands of commuters relying on new light-rail transit systems in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa were disappointed Thursday, when all three cities saw their new train lines face either complete or partial shutdowns after a heavy overnight snowfall, prompting questions about whether the services were adequately designed for Canadian winters.



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