Hello Interac Debit! TransLink’s new way to tap into transit
Are you tired of fumbling for change or spending time purchasing Compass Tickets at the Compass Vending Machine? Well, commuters in Metro Vancouver…
A message from TransLink CEO, Kevin Quinn
It’s been quite the year for us! As 2022 comes to a close, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on what we have accomplished, with customers like you…
SkyTrain’s Canada Line celebrates 13th anniversary
The Canada Line officially opened on August 17, 2009 and like the SkyTrain projects that came before it, the Canada Line has been transformative for…
International Women’s Day 2022: Celebrating the women who move us and #BreakTheBias
March 8 is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias, and we're focusing on how we can break the bias within transit.…
Links & Tidbits: Keeping it clean with SkyTrain, celebrating TransLink employees, and news from the world of transit.
Links & Tidbits is our semi-regular roundup of interesting fodder about transportation and TransLink from the last few weeks or so. If you have…
Rail grinding: how SkyTrain ensures your commute is safe and comfortable
Our SkyTrain rails go through a lot every day. With trains running for 20 hours daily, they’re constantly under stress. Vibration, impacts, and wear…
What did we learn in Transport 2050 Phase 2? Read the report
To everyone who participated in Transport 2050 Phase 2 — either by completing a survey or attending an online event — thank you for sharing your…
Face masks now recommended on transit in Metro Vancouver
As of July 1, masks will move from being mandatory to recommended on Metro Vancouver’s public transit system. Following guidance from BC’s Provincial…
Escalators at Commercial–Broadway Station are now open
We’ve replaced two escalators in Commercial–Broadway’s south stationhouse with brand new models. These new, heavier-duty models are able to support…
I Love Transit 2020: K–12 students ride the bus for free, Oct. 5–9
Every day is a great day to take transit, but there's no better week to hop on a bus than I Love Transit week! From October 5–9, 2020, students in…
PHOTOS: Taking you behind the scenes of the Expo Line weekend closure at Waterfront Station
Earlier last month, the Expo Line platform at Waterfront Station was closed for a weekend to accelerate maintenance work while there are fewer…
June 27 marks 130 years of public transit in Metro Vancouver
Laying the line for streetcars at Granville and Robson, Vancouver (Photo: City of Vancouver Archives) Metro Vancouver’s first public transit vehicle…
From one frontline to another: restaurant worker serves up for the community
Ryu is a transit customer who takes the Canada Line to get his place of work. Ryu Fukazawa is an frontline worker that takes transit. He works at a…
Tactile and braille signage to be installed at bus stops across Metro Vancouver
TransLink Board approves $7 million for industry-leading accessibility program. TransLink moves ahead with plans to implement an industry-leading…
#MyTransLink – September 24
Fall's fickle weather shows in this edition of #MyTransLink. Sun, rain and fog graced the lenses of our dedicated photographer's shots, resulting in…
