A stalled train on the Expo Line caused major commuter headaches Monday evening, forcing TransLink to close all downtown Vancouver SkyTrain stations for about half an hour during the busy evening rush.
The problem train, located near the Main-Street Science World Station, was initially reported around 4 p.m., but it wasn’t until nearly 5 p.m. that the transit agency closed the stations.
TransLink said the Millennium Line and Canada Line were unaffected, but Expo Line trains were not running between Waterfront Station and Commercial-Broadway Station.
Get breaking National news
The agency said bus bridges were put into place to assist customers trying to access or exit the downtown core.
- Alberta eyes downtown-to-airport trains as 1st passenger rail master plan project
- No more free 15 minutes, city facility parking fees being mulled in Edmonton
- South Edmonton rural road used to bypass QEII a rutted, muddy mess: ‘It’s teeth-chattering’
- Police tackle Toronto cyclist after he allegedly blew through stop sign
It said extra security and Transit Police were also dispatched to ensure passenger safety and crowd control at stations.
TransLink said service resumed at about 5:30 p.m.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.