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Welcome to TransLink’s News centre. Stay up to date with Metro Vancouver’s public transit (bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express), the Major Road Network, our five bridges, and regional cycling with our news releases.
TransLink’s 2024 Investment Plan to address critical overcrowding ...
Apr 25, 2024 · The plan includes up to $300 million in capital funding from the Government of British Columbia to support the purchase of new buses for future service increases. TransLink will work with senior government partners on a 2025 Investment Plan to help identify a new long-term funding model for transit.
TransLink news, commentary and behind-the-scenes stories - The …
4 days ago · TransLink’s Reindeer Bus delivers holiday cheer, surpasses 100,000-toy milestone
TransLink overhauls aging fleet with largest ever SkyTrain order
Dec 17, 2020 · NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – TransLink today announces that Bombardier Transportation has been chosen to manufacture the largest ever order of SkyTrain cars for the Expo and Millennium Lines. The 205 new SkyTrain cars will allow TransLink to retire older vehicles, improve fleet quality, and keep service reliable for customers.
Half of transit services cut without new funding model - TransLink
Without funding, TransLink faces the prospect of cutting transit services to balance its budget. TransLink recently announced $90 million in corporate cost-efficiency and revenue measures to help reduce the funding gap.
Free transit for TransLink customers on New Year’s Eve
Dec 21, 2023 · TransLink is offering free transit for all services this New Year’s Eve from 5 p.m. on December 31 until 5 a.m. on January 1. During ...
Capstan Station opens on Canada Line in Richmond - TransLink
Dec 20, 2024 · RICHMOND, BC – TransLink and the City of Richmond are announcing the newly completed Capstan SkyTrain Station on the Canada Line is now open to customers. The station will help deliver more efficient rapid transit in the growing Capstan Village area of Richmond.
TransLink seeking proposals for future uses of retiring SkyTrain cars
Nov 1, 2024 · TransLink is looking for proposals for the relocation and repurposing of the historic vehicles, which are reaching the end of their lifespan and being replaced by Mark V vehicles through 2026.
Alerts | TransLink
TransLink acknowledges we operate on the unceded territories of the First Nations, guardians of this land for countless generations. As we connect communities throughout the region, TransLink is committed to honouring these long-time caretakers of the territory.
Record-breaking ridership on Taylor Swift concert days - TransLink
Dec 10, 2024 · VANCOUVER, BC – TransLink hit a major ridership milestone with over 1.9 million journeys taken across all transit modes from Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 8 — the days of the Taylor Swift Concerts at BC Place.