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New Westminster BC V3L 0E7
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TransLink West Coast Express fleet converts to renewable diesel.
Gas, Diesel, CNG & LNG

TransLink West Coast Express fleet to be converted to renewable diesel system

Sept. 20, 2024
This initiative is a part of TransLink’s Climate Action Strategy to become a zero-emission bus fleet by 2040.
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TransLink to begin renovations on Oakridge–41st Avenue Station Sept. 16.
Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

TransLink to begin renovations on Oakridge–41st Avenue Station Sept. 16

Sept. 13, 2024
Upgrades to the station will help to alleviate potential overcrowding across the region.
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Management

TransLink Board of Directors, Metro Vancouver’s Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation approves 2025 Investment Plan

April 26, 2024
The plan will focus on seeking a long-term solution to help TransLink keep up with unprecedented population growth.
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Rail

Service on TransLink’s Canada Line to be temporarily impacted for three months due to construction

Aug. 31, 2023
From Sept. 5 until Dec. 19, service will end approximately four hours early, allowing construction crews to continue work on the new Capstan Station.
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Vehicles

TransLink unveils Mark V SkyTrain cars

Aug. 23, 2023
The 205 new cars are designed to eventually replace the original Mark I models, which are slated for retirement by the end of 2027.
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Bus

TransLink rolls out limited-edition Mini-Trolley Compass keychains in honor of 75 years of trolly bus services

Aug. 18, 2023
Since their first appearance in 1948, trolley buses have been providing vital zero-emission transit services to Vancouverites; currently, more than 100,000 zero-emission transit...
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Maintenance

TransLink opens submissions for 2023 Open Call for Innovation

Aug. 4, 2023
TransLink is looking for entrepreneurs, businesses, inventors and innovators to submit ideas to help keep the transit agency's system well-maintained, reliable and high performing...
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Bus

Second edition of TransLink’s 2023 Bus Speed and Reliability Report shows need for bus speed improvements

July 24, 2023
The new report gives an overview of measures that have been taken to mitigate delays and examines the effectiveness of those measures to help inform decision-making for future...
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Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

TransLink studying use of excess energy from SkyTrain to charge electric vehicles

June 28, 2023
If the study is proven feasible, the idea could bring more transit vehicle chargers to SkyTrain stations or bus exchanges.

Articles & News

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Management

Canada’s three largest transit agencies asking for early launch of Permanent Transit Fund

March 20, 2024
TTC, TransLink and the STM are requesting the government of Canada launch the PTF Fund two years ahead of schedule to help the agencies address growing pressures on their systems...
TransLink
TransLink has added free WiFi access to its express RapidBus service.
Passenger Info

TransLink rolls out WiFi on its express RapidBus service

July 14, 2023
TransLink is working the Rogers Communications to make its entire system WiFi accessible.
Metro Vancouver Transit Police
Two Metro Vancouver Transit Police officers on patrol.
Safety & Security

Metro Vancouver Transit Police and police partners ramping up patrols of transit system

April 18, 2023
Provincial, local and transit leaders reiterate that everyone should feel safe while using transit and the increased patrols aim to ensure that perception holds true following...
British Columbia Ministry of Transportation
Phyllis, the second TBM excavating the twin tunnel Broadway Subway project, broke through at the future Mount Pleasant Station on March 18, 2023.
Infrastructure

Second TBM on Broadway Subway project breaks through at future Mount Pleasant Station

The achievement of the twin tunnel portion of the rail project follows the first TBM breaking through at the same location in January.
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Management

TransLink Mayors’ Council requests emergency funds, pursuit of permanent transit funding in federal pre-budget request

Feb. 15, 2023
The council wants C$250 million in emergency funds, to be matched by the province, as well as acceleration of Canada’s Permanent Transit Fund and additional efforts to stabilize...
TransLink
The first Nova Bus LFSe+ will enter service on TransLink.
Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

TransLink puts first LFSe+ bus into service

Feb. 3, 2023
The bus is the first of 15 that will enter service along TransLink routes during the next year and marks the world debut of the Nova Bus model, which was originally introduced...
Province of British Columbia
View of the future Great Northern Way-Emily Carr station site ahead of the launch of Elsie, the first of two tunnel boring machines on the right. Phyllis, the second tunnel boring machine, is being assembled on the left.
Infrastructure

Second Broadway Subway TBM prepares for launch

Nov. 29, 2022
The behemoth machine, named Phyllis, will bore tunnels to extend the Millennium Line from VCC-Clark Station to the future Broadway and Arbutus station.
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Infrastructure

British Columbia issues RFQ for third Surrey Langley SkyTrain project

The third and final contract will cover the systems and trackwork contract, which includes the design and installation of the SkyTrain trackwork and electrical systems integration...
Province of British Columbia
Elsie, the first of two tunnel boring machines for the Broadway Subway Project prepares for launch from the future Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Station, while assembly of Phyllis is underway.
Infrastructure

Tunnel boring begins on Vancouver’s Broadway Subway Project

Oct. 10, 2022
One TBM will begin excavation followed the by the second this winter and are expected to take about a year to complete tunnel boring for the five-kilometer subway extension project...
Province of British Columbia
A rendering showing the 190 Street Station that will be built as part of the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project.
Infrastructure

British Columbia issues RFQ for first contract of the Surrey Langely SkyTrain project

The procurement process is separated into three contracts; the first will cover the elevated guideway for the project.

Videos & Resources

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Mass Transit Weekly Update 8/26/2016

Aug. 26, 2016
This week's transit update includes videos from Bay Area Rapid Transit, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), Auckland Transport, Metro Transit, TransLink and Hillsborough Area...
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Rail

Meet the Mark III

Aug. 26, 2016
TransLink spokesperson Jennifer Morland meets the newest addition to the SkyTrain fleet and gets the insider scoop about the trains from BCRTC Director of Engineering Assets Chris...
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Rail

Mass Transit Weekly Update 5/13/2016

May 13, 2016
This weeks transit update includes videos from Hyperloop One, BC Transit, the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority...
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Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Metrotown Station Double Elevator Installation Timelapse

May 13, 2016
Recently a new elevator shaft was installed at Metrotown Station as part of the station upgrade work.

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Safety & Security

Joint study shows select copper products on public transit can eliminate up to 99.9 percent of bacteria

May 19, 2023
The groundbreaking study was the first of its kind in North America and evaluated the efficacy of three copper-based solutions for reducing the transmission of bacteria and viruses...
TransLink
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Maintenance

Government of Canada, TransLink to provide C$34.9 million in joint funding to support rail maintenance project

The investment will enable the proactive replacement of running rail and rail pads for TransLink’s Expo SkyTrain line over the next four years.
Mobile Applications

BC Transit bringing Umo platform to more than 900 buses across more than 30 transit systems

BC Transit has launched a single electronic fare collection solution, making public transit a safer, more convenient option for its many local communities.
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Infrastructure

TransLink and cities of Surrey and Delta begin construction on new RapidBus service on Scott Road corridor

April 20, 2023
The R6 Scott Road RapidBus will provide more convenient and reliable service with fewer stops to help Surrey and Delta residents better connect with SkyTrain, making their commute...
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Management

TransLink funding C$128 million in community projects through Municipal Funding Program

March 30, 2023
The program, which is part of the 2022 Investment Plan and supported by the government of British Columbia, consists of 106 infrastructure projects in 20 communities across Metro...
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Bus

TransLink releases latest Bus Speed and Reliability Report

Feb. 27, 2023
The report shows bus delays due to traffic congestion have returned to pre-pandemic levels and found bus delays cost Coast Mountain Bus Company $80 million per year, equating ...
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Management

TransLink and SCRAP-IT offer transit incentives for customers who scrap their vehicles

Feb. 16, 2023
The Stored Value Pass incentive gives customers who scrap their vehicles an opportunity to receive a Stored Value Compass Card worth $50 monthly for 16 months through SCRAP-IT...
TransLink
TransLink customers can now pay for transit using Interac Debit.
Fare Collection Equipment

TransLink offering new way to pay for transit throughout Metro Vancouver

TransLink customers can now pay for transit using Interac Debit, making TransLink the first transit agency in Canada to fully integrate contactless Interac Debit payments systemwide...
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Mobile Applications

TransLink testing new accessibility tool to help customers with sight loss better navigate transit system independently

Jan. 10, 2023
Launching in late February, the NaviLens app provides audio instructions that guide customers to bus stops and exact points of pick-up.