This next and final round of rail replacement is a continuation of the work we did this summer.

The final phase of running rail replacement work will begin this Sunday, November 15 and continue until early 2016.

Work has been underway since August to replace 4,550 linear metres of 30-year-old SkyTrain track on the Expo Line.

This work is critical to keeping the system safe and reliable for our riders now and in the years to come.

After months of work, the last 1,450 linear metres of track are set to be completed.

To make this rail replacement less of a headache for our riders we are keeping trains and tracks in service while crews work during non-peak hours.

However, beginning Sunday, November 15 and continuing for several months, customers should expect delays on the Millennium and Expo lines from Sunday through Thursday starting at 9 p.m. and continuing until end of service.

Here’s a quick rundown:

Where is the rail being replaced?

• In-bound Commercial-Broadway curve

When?

• Nov.15 to early 2016 – Sunday to Thursday, 9 p.m. to end of service

How will service be impacted?

• Expo Line service will single track at Commercial-Broadway and Main Street-Science World stations while crews replace rail west of Commercial-Broadway Station.
• Millennium Line will operate between VCC Clark and Columbia stations only
• Customers travelling with bicycles should try to travel before 9 p.m. or after 10 p.m. when trains are busiest.
• Customers should plan for at least 20 minutes of extra travel time while crews are working.
• Crews will not be working between Dec. 12 and Jan. 2.

Author: Laura Tennant