Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa's light-rail transit systems struggle with winter snow

New light-rail transit systems in Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa experienced significant disruptions due to heavy snowfall, raising concerns about their winter readiness. Commuters faced long waits and partial or complete shutdowns on Thursday after overnight snow, with experts suggesting that winter conditions may have been underestimated in the design of these systems. These disruptions highlight a potential trade-off between the cost of above-ground LRTs and more expensive underground subways, with ongoing efforts to implement winter fixes.