When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold a year ago, transit ridership plummeted, hitting TransLink’s pocketbook. As a result, the annual fare hike was cancelled for 2020. Now, the agency that operates Metro Vancouver’s rapid transit system is looking at raising…
Yesterday, TransLink announced they have selected Bombardier Transportation to build 205 new SkyTrain cars to replace the existing Mark I fleet and to provided increased capacity for system expansions. According a media release, 125 of the new vehicles will supplant…
The long awaited Millennium Line SkyTrain extension is kicking into gear with construction to begin in the coming months, TransLink today revealed the names for the six confirmed stations. Great Northern Way – Emily Carr Mount Pleasant Broadway – City…
TransLink is asking for the public’s feedback throughout September on three options for a future gondola system to connect Burnaby Mountain with Millennium Line. The transit agency wants to provide an accessible, year-round service with improved travel times to the…
Face coverings, including non-medical masks, are required beginning Monday, August 24th, 2020 for all passengers riding bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express. TransLink made the announcement earlier today after many days of speculation and consultation with provincial health officials…
Two years ago, TransLink closed the Granville Street and Seymour Street entrances to Granville Station to replace the ageing escalators in the deepest station on the SkyTrain system. As of today, all entrances to the downtown Vancouver station are open…
Due to a significant drop in ridership and through efforts to maintain social distancing, TransLink has struggled to maintain a level of income to support rapid transit services around Metro Vancouver. The province of British Columbia and TransLink are working…
TransLink announced that they are working with Telus to bring mobile service to customers riding SkyTrain on the Expo Line underneath downtown Vancouver. Telus, Koodo, and Public Mobile joins Rogers, Fido and Freedom Mobile which all have service in the…
The first four of twelve new two-car trains are entering service on the Canada Line improving capacity by 15 percent on one of Metro Vancouver’s busier rapid transit lines. As part of TransLink’s Mayors’ 10-Year Transit Expansion Plan, these additional…
The south coast of British Columbia has seen some wild winter weather in the last few days, and it’s not over yet. Another storm is expected to hit the region overnight bringing high winds and more snow. Environment and Climate…
