April 11, 2019
The secret Mark II SkyTrain cars
When TransLink took over transit in 1999, the Millennium Line was announced by the provincial government and about to break ground. Construction…
By Allen Tung
March 20, 2019
Capture Photography Festival brings new public art to Stadium–Chinatown Station
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation Basketball by photojournalist Alana Paterson Over the last three years, we've activated the space on the third platform at Expo…
By Allen Tung
March 19, 2019
Get involved! Take this benchmarking survey for bus and SkyTrain until April 14
From now until April 14, please tell us what you think about bus and SkyTrain service by completing the short surveys. TransLink is a part of the…
By Allen Tung
February 22, 2019
Surrey Central opens its gates to brand-new stationhouse
In the coming weeks, customers travelling to Surrey Central will experience a more seamless journey with access to a brand-new north stationhouse.…
February 20, 2019
Meet Tania Willard: The artist behind Commercial–Broadway’s public artwork
Tania Willard. Photo: Kyla Bailey For those of you accessing the new platform at Commercial–Broadway, a stunning new piece of public art awaits!…
February 7, 2019
Pilot project introduces birth control for pigeons at SkyTrain’s VCC–Clark Station
Pigeons are a nuisance in most cities. Not only are their droppings messy, but for an automated rapid transit system like SkyTrain, the birds can…
By Allen Tung
February 7, 2019
Photos: all-door boarding at New Westminster Station in the late 1980s
A photo of a SkyTrain stopped on Platform 2 with the temporary structure on top of Platform 1. The upgraded Commercial–Broadway Station is now open…
By Allen Tung
January 29, 2019
First look: the upgraded Commercial–Broadway Station
Get ready to experience Commercial–Broadway Station in a whole new way! The new platform, Platform 5, opens on February 2, along with two new…
By Allen Tung
January 22, 2019
All-door boarding coming to Commercial–Broadway SkyTrain station!
Starting February 2, 2019, there will be a new option for getting on and off Expo Line trains heading westbound towards downtown Vancouver. A new…
January 14, 2019
Have your say in the next generation of SkyTrain cars!
We want your feedback on our expanding SkyTrain fleet! The SkyTrain fleet is expanding! Already on the way are 80 new SkyTrain cars for the Expo,…
By Allen Tung
December 7, 2018
New Mark III trains undergoing testing and commissioning
This new Mark III train is currently completing a certain number of hours in a variety of different service situations For those of you who noticed a…
November 27, 2018
Next train information set to arrive on SkyTrain’s Expo and Millennium Lines
Say 'goodbye' to the red LED signs on SkyTrain's Expo and Millennium Lines, and get ready to say 'hello' to coloured signs with real-time transit…
By Allen Tung
November 8, 2018
Now showing: award-winning public artwork at Joyce–Collingwood station!
Have you checked out this amazing artwork at Joyce–Collingwood SkyTrain station yet? We have some news to share! For those of you who board/alight…
November 6, 2018
Meet Laureen: Your evergreen SkyTrain voice lady
It's been nearly two decades since Laureen came on board Hop on a SkyTrain and you’ll hear a woman’s voice on the public address system, telling you…
September 14, 2018
“Marky” — the newest Mark III SkyTrain is here!
After an epic, week-long journey across Canada, Marky — the newest Mark III SkyTrain — is now here! Marky arrived the evening of Sept. 12 and was…
By Allen Tung