TransLink Archives - Railway Track and Structures

June 01, 2023
Track Construction

TransLink Construction on Capstan Station

RICHMOND, BC – TransLink announces construction between Bridgeport Station and Richmond-Brighouse Station on the Canada Line.

The Expo Line was the first of three SkyTrain lines to launch. On Dec. 11, 1985, it offered eight days of free service as a showcase of Expo ’86, prior to officially starting revenue service in January 1986. Its running rails and rail pads are now being replaced. (SkyTrain/TransLink Photograph)

May 15, 2023
ON Track Maintenance

For Metro Vancouver’s SkyTrain, C$35MM for Running Rail Replacement

The government of Canada and TransLink are each contributing C$17.498 million to replace approximately 12.6 miles (20.2 kilometers) of running rail and some 24,000 rail pads for SkyTrain’s Expo Line in metro Vancouver.

April 04, 2023
Commuter/Regional

Service on TransLink’s Canada Line to Be Impacted by Capstan Station Construction

Service on the Canada Line between Bridgeport Station and Richmond-Brighouse Station will be temporarily impacted due to construction from April 11 until May 12, allowing construction crews to continue work on the new Capstan Station, TransLink announced April 4.

July 02, 2018
Rapid Transit/Light Rail

TransLink Board, Mayors’ Council approve billion-dollar transit improvement plan

The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation and the TransLink Board of Directors approved the largest investment in Metro Vancouver, B.C., transportation in the region’s history June 28, officials said.