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We’re hiring! Join SkyTrain’s Women in Trades event

Looking to pursue a career in trades at SkyTrain? British Columbia Rapid Transit Company (BCRTC) is hosting a Women in Trades event on November 28.…


Bruno Mars becomes latest celebrity guest voice on SkyTrain

Global superstar Bruno Mars is the latest celebrity to lend his voice to SkyTrain, with special announcements playing this week ahead of his five…


Looking for a hands-on career? Meet an Electronic Technician at SkyTrain

Keeping Metro Vancouver moving takes a lot of hands: from tradespeople to SkyTrain Attendants, engineers and control room operators, these staff are…


How are bus route numbers chosen?

Have you ever wondered why your bus route is named the 99, the R2, or the 323? It's not random — behind every route number is a system designed to…


Hungry? Check out these transit-friendly spots for sips and snacks

Craving a cup of coffee or a quick bite on your commute to work or school? You can find more than a dozen coffee shops, restaurants and convenience…


10 ways TransLink is improving accessibility on transit

Our 2026 Accessibility Plan is here, outlining dozens of ways we are identifying, removing and preventing barriers to accessing our services.…


Transit Police explosive detection dogs take top honours at national competition

Two members of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police are coming home with some serious bragging rights – and probably a few well-earned treats. Police…


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Hear that? Let’s talk about SkyTrain noise

Maybe you've heard a train squeal as it rounds a curve, noticed a rattling sound as it passes overhead, or wondered why some sections of track seem…


Join us for TransLink’s Open Board Meeting on October 1

TransLink’s quarterly board meetings are open to the public and you’re invited to attend the next meeting — virtually on TransLink’s YouTube…


One card, more ways to go: tap your Compass Card to unlock Modo and Mobi services

Navigating Metro Vancouver just got more seamless — your Compass Card can now be used to unlock shared cars and bikes.  As part of a new…


The future of SkyTrain: A sneak peek at our new Operations Control Centre

If you’ve ridden the SkyTrain past Edmonds Station in Burnaby recently, you may have noticed a mysterious-looking building wrapped in stainless…


Major R2 RapidBus extension provides all-day service from Park Royal to Metrotown

A major all-day RapidBus extension is making transit easier and more frequent between the North Shore, Vancouver and Burnaby.  Starting Sept. 7, the…


A Canadian superhero’s latest mission: transit etiquette

An iconic Canadian comic book legend is harnessing his superpowers to turn everyday riders into transit heroes. Captain Canuck, a superhero created…


Join our transit accessibility advisory committees!

We’re looking for new members to join the Access Transit Users’ Advisory Committee (UAC) and HandyDART Users’ Advisory Committee (HDUAC)! Both…


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More bus service coming to 21 routes for better commutes this fall

Better bus service is coming to Metro Vancouver this fall. Starting September 7, we’re improving service on 21 routes across Metro Vancouver to make…


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