News - TransLink
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 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.
Statement from TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn
Jan 22, 2024 · The reality is, we are facing a fiscal crisis. TransLink is looking at a structural deficit of $4.6 billion over the next 10 years, which we are working to find solutions for. Our system is already overcrowded and it’s only going to get worse without future investment.
TransLink's Reindeer Bus returns - The Buzzer blog
Nov 26, 2024 · TransLink’s Reindeer Bus fleet is back, spreading festive cheer across Metro Vancouver. The iconic, red-nosed reindeers will collect and deliver toys to families in need as part of the Toys for Tots program.
West Coast Express fleet converts to renewable diesel
Sep 18, 2024 · Implementing renewable diesel will help TransLink achieve goals outlined in the Climate Action Strategy, including reducing GHGs 45 per cent by 2030 (from 2010 levels). TransLink remains committed to moving to a zero-emission bus fleet by 2040.
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.
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.
PHOTOS: TransLink’s SkyTrain map receives friendship-bracelet …
Dec 2, 2024 · Are you ready for it Metro Vancouver? TransLink's SkyTrain map receives a friendship-bracelet makeover for the upcoming The Eras Tour.