A fire that broke out on Tuesday in an immobilized locomotive at Montreal-West station temporarily disrupted commuter train service.
More than 25 firefighters were deployed by the Montreal Fire Department after a call was received around 3:30 p.m., said Francis Fleury, fire prevention section head. The evacuation of the wagons was quickly undertaken, and the blaze was “ending” by early evening. The number of personnel had been greatly reduced.
The “start of fire” was quickly brought under control in the locomotive of the train which was traveling from Montreal to Saint-Jérôme. “The exo users on board the train were quickly evacuated and are all safe,” also assured Eric Edström, exo media relations advisor.
Service was first disrupted on the three lines passing through the Montréal-Ouest station, namely lines 11, 12 and 14, going to Vaudreuil/Hudson, Saint-Jérôme and Candiac respectively.
However, following a “track inspection”, service was to resume shortly in the direction of Candiac and Vaudreuil/Hudson at the time these lines were written. However, “no train can stop at Montreal-West station for an indefinite period,” said Mr. Edström.
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For line 12, to Saint-Jérôme, users are invited to go to Parc station, where trains will depart according to the regular schedule.