JULY 22 UPDATE: Regular service has now resumed on the Expo Line. SkyTrain track maintenance that commenced on June 17 finished this morning, nine days ahead of schedule.

Surrey customers should plan for at least 20 minutes of extra travel time

SkyTrain service on a portion of the Expo Line in Surrey will be temporarily reduced for six weeks while essential track maintenance takes place. This work is critical to keeping SkyTrain maintained and ensuring the system remains reliable.

From June 17 to July 31, two track switches are being replaced for the first time since they were installed over thirty years ago. Track switches are essential components which allow trains to be rerouted to different tracks.

During this maintenance work, trains will only be able to travel on one side of the tracks between Scott Road and King George stations, which will slow service and reduce the number of trains which can travel through the area.

Surrey customers are encouraged to use Scott Road Station, when possible, as it will have the most frequent SkyTrain service in the area.

• Customers travelling to and from Surrey should plan for at least 20 minutes of extra travel time and prepare for some crowding on trains and platforms during peak periods.
• Not all trains travelling toward Surrey will reach King George Station and some stations will have fewer trains serving customers:
  • Some trains will terminate at Scott Road Station.
    • Station will operate with near-normal peak service, but some trains stopping are likely to reach maximum capacity.
  • Some trains will terminate at Gateway Station.
    • Station will operate with 66% of usual peak service.
  • Some trains will terminate at Surrey Central Station.
    • Station will operate with 50% of usual peak service.
  • Some trains will continue to King George Station as normal.
    • Station will operate with 33% of usual peak service.
  • Customers should observe station platform screens to ensure the train they are boarding will reach their destination.
  • Additional SkyTrain staff will be on-site to assist customers at impacted stations.

This track maintenance work does not affect Expo Line customers who are not travelling to or from Surrey. The Canada Line and Millennium Line will also be unaffected during this work.

The switches being replaced have helped carry more than five million trains since 1990. TransLink appreciates the patience of customers while these necessary upgrades are completed as quickly as possible.

June 2 update: SkyTrain track maintenance work on a portion of Surrey’s Expo Line scheduled to begin on June 3, will now commence on June 17. The work is expected to last for approximately 6 weeks and conclude on July 31.