Rail replacement work begins in the Royal Oak and Edmonds area on Oct. 2

During affected dates and times in the Royal Oak and Edmonds area, Expo Line trains will use one track in both directions at Royal Oak and Edmonds…


Track changes to SkyTrain’s Expo Line this weekend, Sept. 23–24

Crews install a 60-foot section of curved rail near Main Street–Science World Station back in May 2017. Are you planning to take the SkyTrain's Expo…


Where do our transit vehicles sleep at night?

Buses all settled and snuggled in for the night! Our transit vehicles spend their days moving many people around Metro Vancouver, but have you ever…


Rail replacement work moves to Main Street–Science World area

During rail replacement on select days, all Expo Line trains will operate between Waterfront and King George, and will use one track in both…


This is why there’s a third platform at Stadium – Chinatown SkyTrain station

The third platform at Stadium-Chinatown Station, in use during the 1980s! The third track is the one on the far left of the photo.   A SkyTrain…


This lady is the voice of SkyTrain

Laureen Regan is the voice behind announcements on the SkyTrain system! Hop on a SkyTrain and you’ll hear a woman’s voice on the public address…


Look: Butterfly mural at Surrey Central SkyTrain station

Chrysalis is attached above the pedestrian walkway on City Parkway. Have you been to Surrey Central SkyTrain station recently? We’ve just unveiled a…


What the heat wave means for SkyTrain

It’s been hot this week, and we’re all doing what we can to keep functioning and stay cool. But what about the SkyTrain system? Will it hold up in…


Rogers LTE wireless service expands into New Westminster

Rogers LTE coverage is now live in Columbia Station and through the tunnels! (Photo: waferboard/Flickr) In a continued partnership with Rogers, LTE…


Five tips and tricks to staying safe on the SkyTrain!

One of our top priorities is to make sure you get to and from your destination safely! Watch the video above to learn all of the best ways to stay…


SkyTrain OMC

Behind The Scenes: A look into the remake of a Mark I SkyTrain

If you've ever taken the SkyTrain in Metro Vancouver, you've likely been a passenger on a Mark I. Making up 40% of our SkyTrain fleet, 114 of our…


New escalators at Metrotown SkyTrain station are now in service!

At a height of 13 metres (43 feet), the new escalators at Metrotown Station are the second highest in the SkyTrain system, surpassed only by the…


Upcoming rail replacement work on the Expo Line

Running rail replacement will mean modified late evening service between Stadium–Chinatown and Waterfront stations. As part of keeping our system in…


STA for a day

A day in the life of a SkyTrain Attendant – ride along with BCRTC President Vivienne King

Last week, British Columbia Rapid Transit Company (BCRTC) President Vivienne King, donned her reflective vest and steel toed boots to walk a mile (or…


Rail grinding on the Millennium Line on July 14 and 15

Rail grinding on the Millennium Line, from 11 p.m. until the end of service on July 14 and 15, will result in modified late evening service between…


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