TransLink overhauls aging fleet with largest ever SkyTrain order

TransLink today announces that Bombardier Transportation has been chosen to manufacture the largest ever order of SkyTrain cars for the Expo and…


Marking the 35th anniversary of SkyTrain

Dec. 11 marks the 35th anniversary of SkyTrain. Let’s look at some of its major milestones over the last 35-plus years! 1️⃣9️⃣8️⃣2️⃣ The “pre-build…


Rendering of future Capstan Station

Join us for a virtual open house on the future Capstan Station, Nov. 16–23

We want to share the latest news about the new Capstan Station coming to Canada Line! TransLink's hosting a virtual open house that you can access…


Bicycles to be temporarily allowed on SkyTrain during rush hours

  TransLink customers can now take their bikes on SkyTrain at all times and in all directions on both the Expo and Millennium lines. This…


Broadway Subway station name to feature Emily Carr

Final station names for the Broadway Subway Project unveiled TransLink is unveiling the final station…


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…


TransLink completes Granville Station upgrades

Longest escalators in Metro Vancouver replaced as part of station overhaul The newly upgraded Granville…


Why are escalators at SkyTrain stations out of service so often?

At a height of 13 metres (43 feet), the escalators at Metrotown Station's west stationhouse are the second highest in the SkyTrain system, surpassed…


Keeping the system open and accessible for those who need it

Ryan Mendoza is a people person. Being as hands on as possible and  interacting with customers is what he likes best as a SkyTrain Attendant. “You…


Pulling the curtain back on who keeps SkyTrain operating

SkyTrain's Andrew Ferguson, a vehicle technician, and Annaliese Hunt, a control operator. As night descends, SkyTrain’s Operations and Maintenance…


Waiting for SkyTrain at Lougheed

“It’s a lifetime of freedom to travel”: Overcoming the fear of SkyTrain

Read the story of how Jon, a teen with autism, overcame the fear of boarding the SkyTrain with some help from Mo Hassabou from BCRTC (SkyTrain) and…


Take part in the international survey and help us improve bus and SkyTrain

We need your help so we can make our services even better!  Did you know that TransLink is a member of two international benchmarking communities,…


Tasia Balding, the Director of Capital and Major Business Projects at BCRTC

#IWD2020: Envisioning a fairer world with Tasia

Transit was not the first career that sprung to mind for Tasia Balding, the director of capital and major business Projects at BCRTC, which operates…


TELUS service arrives for the SkyTrain tunnel in downtown Vancouver

TELUS, Koodo and Public Mobile customers can now stay connected on the SkyTrain, even underground in downtown Vancouver. We've partnered with TELUS…


Canada Line and Bridge

Canada Line still winning ridership gold

TransLink celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Vancouver Winter Olympics New figures show that after 10 years in service, ridership on the…


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