The Government of Canada, Province of British Columbia, and TransLink released the finalized names of the stations along the progressing Evergreen Line. The contentious transit project has been subject to delays, funding issues and controversy; but now it’s clear that…
Main Street-Science World is the oldest station serving SkyTrain. Opened in 1983 when the system was just a demo line prior to the start of Expo 86 (actual service didn’t begin until December 1985), TransLink has identified Main Street-Science World…
This New Year’s Eve, TransLink will be waiving all fares between the hours of 5:00 pm PST on Monday, December 31st, 2012 until 5:00 am PST on Tuesday, January 1st, 2013. It’s a great way to celebrate without having to…
Transit users in Metro Vancouver will be paying more to get around on buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus and the West Coast Express starting January 1st, 2013. TransLink is raising fares to cover costs for maintenance, operations, along with inflation. The last…
It’s never a dull moment riding rapid transit here in Vancouver. There’s always some interesting conversation going on, provocative people milling about, or odd item left behind on (or under) the seats. While taking the train to Waterfront for the…
Following numerous setbacks, funding issues and debates on where rapid transit should be expanded in Metro Vancouver, the Evergreen Line is finally rolling forward. Through years of determining how to fund the $1.4 billion line and finally settling on a…
To help solve some of TransLink‘s funding for future projects, the mayor of Surrey has a suggestion for the transit organization – corporate naming rights. Diane Watts suggests that funds could come from corporate sponsors which in turn would help…
Heading out for a party on News Year’s Eve? TransLink is offering free rides after 5:00 pm PST until end of service on SkyTrain, SeaBus and normal buses. The last Expo and Millennium Line train leaves at 2:16 am, with…
Snow is synonymous with Canada, but this morning’s snow and the Canada Line did not mix. So why is snow and ice such a frustration with rapid transit lines? First of all, snow and ice can affect how the trains…
As TransLink moves forward in it’s goal of upgrading the fare system on trains and buses, there’s a few sides to the switch from the existing fare media to smart cards. Upsides Cash is becoming a thing of the past…