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TransLink has begun replacing all original Expo Line elevators.
The agency will be replacing 21 original elevators across 15 stations, most of which are from the opening of SkyTrain in 1985.
July 31, 2025
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TransLink's 'hello' pins.
The initiative will enable customers to ask for help in their preferred language.
July 21, 2025
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A Mark V SkyTrain.
The delivery of the Mark V trains comes as the agency is expecting a 20 percent increase in ridership on the Expo Line and a 50 percent bump on the Millennium Line during peak...
July 11, 2025
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picture of a station entrance that shows the fare gates and a tall signage display
The agreement aims to bring new screens, faster alerts and fewer paper ads to help improve the rider experience.
July 9, 2025
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A TransLink BEB.
The agency received C$479 million in funding through the government of Canada’s Community Building Fund to add 102 new BEBs to replace aging diesel buses and test a 60-foot electric...
July 2, 2025
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fare inspector stands in front of a bus checking passengers' fares before they board
The transit agency reports the increased enforcement has resulted in over half a million dollars in additional monthly revenue.
June 26, 2025
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TransLink bus pulls up to bus stop
TransLink’s 2025 Investment Plan will bring more bus service, advance BRT and address the structural deficit.
May 1, 2025
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The city of Coquitlam, B.C., has partnered with TransLink to launch a mobility hub pilot program for customers using shared e-bikes and e-scooters at Coquitlam Central Station.
The mobility hubs will be in place till the end of 2025 to evaluate the success of the program and analyze customer satisfaction with the program.
April 10, 2025
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Through its partnership with Pacific Autism Family Network, Coast Mountain Bus Company is working to improve bus operator awareness interactions with neurodivergent riders.
Through its partnership with Pacific Autism Family Network, Coast Mountain Bus Company is working to improve bus operator awareness interactions with neurodivergent riders.
April 3, 2025
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TransLink's tests on the Mark V SkyTrain vehicles began March 8 to assess the trains’ on-board systems, performance on the Expo and Millennium lines and the upgrades made to stations to accommodate the Mark V’s longer five-car design.
Tests on the Mark V SkyTrain vehicles began March 8 to assess the trains’ on-board systems, performance on the Expo and Millennium lines and the upgrades made to stations to accommodate...
March 10, 2025

Videos

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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...
Aug. 26, 2016
Meet the Mark III
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...
Aug. 26, 2016
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This weeks transit update includes videos from Hyperloop One, BC Transit, the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority...
May 13, 2016
Metrotown Station Double Elevator Installation Timelapse
Recently a new elevator shaft was installed at Metrotown Station as part of the station upgrade work.
May 13, 2016

News

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An aerial architectural rendering of a proposed 30-plus-story residential tower with balconies and ground-floor retail at the corner of Arbutus and Broadway in Vancouver, with the surrounding neighborhood shown in white massing model form and mature trees flanking the streetscape.
The project is set to feature 256 rental homes, retail and cultural space while providing transit connections.
July 31, 2026
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A new steel arch pedestrian and transit overpass with a Corten-style rust-colored finish spans a multi-lane highway, with cars, trucks and a tractor-trailer passing beneath on a clear day.
The agency notes the upgrades will provide vital connections and improve traffic flow.
May 29, 2026
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A TransLink RapidBus travels through a busy urban intersection in Metro Vancouver, surrounded by moving vehicles. The bus features the agency's signature green, blue and white livery. Construction of a new apartment building is visible in the background.
The new service will connect Park Royal and Metrotown, eliminating the need to transfer at Phibbs Exchange.
April 9, 2026
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The image displays a bustling corner of Boundary Road, showing cars, a bus and an elevated train traversing through the scene.
The new place focuses on speed, reliability and strengthened movement throughout the community.
March 20, 2026
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A TransLink employee aids a customer with directions outside of a transit center.
The plan outlines 34 customer-informed actions the agency aims to address in the next five years.
Jan. 8, 2026
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The image displays app renders of booking, planning and tracking a trip on three iPhones.
The changes will make the service accessible until 2:00 a.m. and align service with SkyTrain hours.
Jan. 6, 2026
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A HandyDART operator assists a rider entering into a vehicles.
The upgrade brings extended hours, new booking software and increased trip availability.
Dec. 8, 2025
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A HandyDART bus sits with its door open.
The plan would see the service expand while continuing to be run by an outside provider.
Dec. 1, 2025
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A solar light is shown mounted atop a bus stop pole.
The lighting aims to facilitate easier boardings and make riders feel safer at stops.
Nov. 19, 2025

Articles

City of Brampton
The government of Canada has advanced the Hazel McCallion LRT Extension into downtown Brampton.
Various cities throughout Canada will use the funding awarded to enhance their transportation networks.
March 25, 2025
TTC
TTC bus.
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...
March 20, 2024
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TransLink has added free WiFi access to its express RapidBus service.
TransLink is working the Rogers Communications to make its entire system WiFi accessible.
July 14, 2023
Metro Vancouver Transit Police
Two Metro Vancouver Transit Police officers on patrol.
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...
April 18, 2023
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.
The achievement of the twin tunnel portion of the rail project follows the first TBM breaking through at the same location in January.
March 22, 2023
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Coquitlam Bus Print
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...
Feb. 15, 2023
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The first Nova Bus LFSe+ will enter service on TransLink.
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...
Feb. 3, 2023
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.
The behemoth machine, named Phyllis, will bore tunnels to extend the Millennium Line from VCC-Clark Station to the future Broadway and Arbutus station.
Nov. 29, 2022
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Skytrain People Moving Trans Link
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...
Nov. 15, 2022
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.
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...
Oct. 10, 2022

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In partnership with the city of Richmond, British Columbia, TransLink has completed the Capstan SkyTrain Station on its Canada Line.
The project was established through a precedent-setting funding model involving the city of Richmond and Capstan Village to offer more efficient rapid transit in the growing Capstan...
Jan. 2, 2025
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TransLink West Coast Express fleet converts to renewable diesel.
This initiative is a part of TransLink’s Climate Action Strategy to become a zero-emission bus fleet by 2040.
Sept. 20, 2024
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TransLink to begin renovations on Oakridge–41st Avenue Station Sept. 16.
Upgrades to the station will help to alleviate potential overcrowding across the region.
Sept. 13, 2024
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The plan will focus on seeking a long-term solution to help TransLink keep up with unprecedented population growth.
April 26, 2024
The project will be developed and maintained in partnership with Anaeko, a data engineering company responsible for solution hosting, integration and data migration.
Sept. 5, 2023
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Service on TransLink’s Canada Line between Bridgeport Station and Richmond–Brighouse Station will be temporarily impacted due to construction from Sept. 5 until Dec. 19.
From Sept. 5 until Dec. 19, service will end approximately four hours early, allowing construction crews to continue work on the new Capstan Station.
Aug. 31, 2023
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TransLink has unveiled its new Mark V SkyTrain cars.
The 205 new cars are designed to eventually replace the original Mark I models, which are slated for retirement by the end of 2027.
Aug. 23, 2023
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TransLink is commemorating 75 years of trolly bus services with the release of a new limited-edition Mini-Trolley Compass keychain.
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...
Aug. 18, 2023
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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 as part of its 2023 Open Call for Innovation.
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...
Aug. 4, 2023
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The second edition of TransLink’s 2023 Bus Speed and Reliability Report shows accelerated investments in bus priority measures are needed to mitigate the impacts growing traffic congestion has on bus speed and reliability.
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...
July 24, 2023
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TransLink is conducting a new study that uses excess energy generated by SkyTrain and trolleybus systems to charge electric vehicles.
If the study is proven feasible, the idea could bring more transit vehicle chargers to SkyTrain stations or bus exchanges.
June 28, 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...
May 19, 2023