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Some transit users are probably relieved that the region’s train authority reversed course on restricting access to the washroom at the Lucien L’Allier station.

Last week, exo came under fire for a new policy to lock its washrooms at the downtown station to all but monthly OPUS pass holders. A sign near the door told people they needed to fill out an online form, type in the numbers on the backs of their passes and then wait up to five business days before being granted access. Exo spokesperson Louis-André Bertrand told the Montreal Gazette that the train authority closed the washroom in July at the behest of CP, which owns the building. CP had complained of rampant drug trafficking, discarded needles and prostitution.

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However, after several news reports highlighted the issue last week, the train authority reversed course. On Friday, unfettered access was granted to the washroom, and Bertrand said Monday the washroom will remain open indefinitely. A a security guard hired by exo will be stationed outside the facility in hopes of preventing illegal activity.