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Main Street-Science World is the oldest station serving SkyTrain. Opened in 1983 when the system was just a demo line prior to the start of Expo 86 (actual service didn’t begin until December 1985), TransLink has identified Main Street-Science World as a station that requires significant upgrades to handle the increasing number of passengers as well as preparation for fare gate installation.
TransLink has some pretty hefty changes in mind and wants transit users to provide their input. This window is open only from January 8th until January 22nd, 2013. Improvements include building a new station house on the east side of Main Street (Pacific Central side) with escalators and elevators to the platform, direct elevator and escalator access to the platform in the existing west station house (Science World side), security and lighting upgrades, plus additional retail space (TransLink could use the extra cash).
Work should commence within the next few months and progress until Fall 2013 for the entrance on the east side of Main Street and have minimal rail service impacts. It’s not until the second phase from Fall 2013 until Summer 2014 when work on the west station house will cause service disruptions. A two-car shuttle train will run between the Waterfront and Commercial-Broadway stations and stop at all stations in between while normal Expo and Millennium Line trains will bypass Main Street-Science World.
Visit TransLink’s web site for further details and contact information.
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