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New seating pilot project for Canada Line begins

New seating pilot project for Canada Line begins

Canada Line

Canada Line riders may have noticed a little change of seating on their train.

We’ve modified a couple of Canada Line cars to improve traffic flow and customer experience.

In two trains (#119 and #120), we’ve removed 10 seats.

Accessibility seating is completely unaffected.

Why are we doing this?

The seat removal is part of a pilot project to provide additional room near the train doors.

By doing this, customers can get on and off the trains more easily – especially during peak travel times when the trains are fully loaded!

Goals of the project:

  • Provide greater passenger flow at train doorways which increases safety and improves passenger boardings.
  • Create a safer and improved vehicle flow for passengers.
  • Reduce door faults that are caused by crowding which often lead to minor service delays.

The results of this pilot will determine how the fleet is modified now and in the future.

Have you experienced one of these pilot trains? What do you think?
Comment below or email thebuzzer@translink.ca!

Author: Adrienne Coling

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