July 16, 2020
TransLink completes Granville Station upgrades
Longest escalators in Metro Vancouver replaced as part of station overhaul The newly upgraded Granville…
May 6, 2020
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…
April 7, 2020
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…
April 3, 2020
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…
March 31, 2020
“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…
March 11, 2020
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,…
March 6, 2020
#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…
February 28, 2020
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…
February 12, 2020
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…
February 11, 2020
It’s Sedin Week! Take transit to the Canucks games at Rogers Arena
Dear Daniel and Henrik, THANK YOU! Thank you for 18 years of awesome hockey. Thank you for 18 years of Sedinery on the ice. Thank you for all you’ve…
February 6, 2020
SkyTrain announcements now include which side doors open on
“The next station is … Columbia. Doors will open on the right.” When riding SkyTrain's Expo and Millennium Lines, you might have noticed that our…
January 21, 2020
New Canada Line trains increase service for customers
First wave of new trains will carry up to 800 more people per hour at peak times. (left to right: Scott Norris, YVR's vice-president of commercial…
January 20, 2020
New maps and signs help improve wayfinding at YVR–Airport Station
New bilingual signs at the YVR–Airport Station letting customers they can head straight for the faregates if they have a contactless Visa, Mastercard…
December 9, 2019
Customer options ahead of BCRTC job action
We’re pleased to share BC Rapid Transit Company and CUPE 7000 have reached a negotiated, tentative deal. Please expect delays while BCRTC works…
October 15, 2019
SkyTrain Assistance Counter opens at Commercial–Broadway Station
The SkyTrain Assistance Counter at Commercial–Broadway Station will help customers with directions, system maps, brochures, and in-person service.…