Here’s how TransLink gears up for the snowy season
Winter is coming. Just as locals are preparing their lives for the seasonal shift, we're taking proactive steps to help keep transit service moving…
Did you know about our trolley wire de-icing truck?
In winter, ice or frost can build up on surfaces, including our trolley overhead wires. So, to prevent that from happening, we need our de-icing…
5 tips every transit rider should know this winter
Winter in Metro Vancouver means shorter days that are often wet — and sometimes even snowy! It's imperative to plan ahead, bundle up, and take……
TransLink preparing for winter weather
TransLink trialling new bus tires as part of winter readiness measures TransLink is preparing transit services for the winter season as temperatures…
Continuous improvement: testing new tires on Mount Seymour
We’re always looking to improve our performance in winter and continue to test new tires as they come onto the market to see if we can improve bus…
This is how we de-ice the overhead wires that power our trolley-electric buses
There's no denying that winter weather wreaks havoc on several transit systems across the world. But with a little ingenuity, we can keep our system…
TransLink bus tires, explained
A common question we get asked during the snowy season is why doesn’t TransLink use winter tires? Simply put – we do. TransLink bus tires are winter…
Shuttle buses during snow days, explained
The form of shuttle bus that you’re likely most familiar with are bus bridges where we “shuttle” passengers between SkyTrain stations that do not…
10 tips to stay safe when riding transit this winter
Winter carries wet, snowy, colder, and shorter days in our part of the world, so it's imperative to be extra careful and prepared when commuting.…
This is why you see SkyTrain Attendants onboard during snow
Nothing is immune when adverse winter weather wallops a city. There's no panacea, but the accompanying challenges can be mitigated through smart…
The most Canadian solution to keep SkyTrain customers moving, eh?
Art Wittich, a SkyTrain vehicle technologist, shows the hockey stick used to clear ice from doors during the winter season. Winter weather can wreak…
The essential guide to riding TransLink during the winter months
Sign up for Transit Alerts We'll text you, bestie. Transit Alerts is your one-stop shop to find out if there are any changes to your route, whether…
Your questions answered about snowy weather preparations
Today is an extreme travel day and our transit system hasn’t escaped the impact of the snow. We’re receiving a high volume of enquiries about transit…
