Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 13
A 24-year-old man was killed in Vancouver on Friday night. Also, one of the companies being sued by Metro Vancouver over the North Vancouver wastewater treatment plant is now one of the preferred bidders to build the Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension. In addition, questions remain about the future of stores in Vancouver selling magic mushrooms...
Global BC
Apr 13
New station names for Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension
A news conference has just wrapped up with some big news south of the Fraser. We’re learning the locations and names of the eight new Skytrain stations along the new Surrey Langley extension. Emily Lazatin has an update on the construction timeline.
Global News at Noon BC
Dec 1, 2023
New station names unveiled for Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension
The Surrey- Langley SkyTrain extension project is becoming a reality. The plan is to extend the Expo Line from King George Station in Surrey to Langley. The names and locations of the stations have now been announced. Janet Brown has reaction.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Dec 1, 2023
Surrey’s Fleetwood neighbourhood braces for sweeping changes with SkyTrain expansion
Preparations are well under way in Surrey’s Fleetwood neighbourhood for a considerable transformation over the next decade. Up to 30 towers are planned along Fraser Highway as the area prepares for SkyTrain expansion to Langley. Janet Brown reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
May 4, 2023
Ottawa announces funding for the Surrey/Langley SkyTrain extension
SkyTrain for Surrey Advocate Daryl Dela Cruz reacts to the federal government’s pledge to provide $1.3 billion to extend the SkyTrain line through Surrey and Langley.
Global News Morning BC
Jul 10, 2021
Province announces Surrey-Langley Skytrain extension set to begin this summer
A big step forward today for the $4-billion Surrey-Langley Skytrain extension. The province announced major construction is set to begin this summer on extending the line from King George Station to 203rd Street in Langley. Emad Agahi reports.
Canada
Jul 14, 2022
Survey shows support for Surrey-Langley SkyTrain link
A new survey shows overwhelming support for a Surrey-to-Langley SkyTrain line, but concerns about potential cost overruns still hang over the project. John Hua reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
May 24, 2019
TransLink vision for SkyTrain through Surrey
TransLink’s plan for SkyTrain expansion through Surrey involves a mostly elevated track that will follow the Fraser Highway out to Langley but whether there is enough money to pay for the project remains to be seen. Ted Chernecki reports.
Global News Hour at 6
Dec 10, 2018
Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension would cost significantly more than funding
New numbers from TransLink reveal the proposed Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension would cost almost twice as much as the light rail option. Aaron McArthur has more.
Global News Hour at 6
Jul 19, 2019
Surrey SkyTrain extension approved to move ahead
The TransLink Mayors’ Council has approved moving forward with the Surrey SkyTrain extension, but getting to Langley remains an issue. Ted Chernecki reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Jul 25, 2019
B.C. to invest in transit upgrades as part of 2022 budget
Finance Minister Selina Robinson said Tuesday during the budget that the province is allocating 27.4 billion over the next three years to transit projects and upgrades to infrastructure. This includes building the SkyTrain from Surrey to Langley, Robinson confirmed.
Feb 22, 2022
Details released on Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension
A major step forward today for the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension. Details have been released about the almost $4-billion project, with major construction set to begin this summer. Richard Zussman reports.
Global News at Noon BC
Jul 14, 2022
Decision BC: BC NDP promise Skytain extension, BC Liberals pledge to help small businesses
BC NDP leader John Horgan and BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson both had Thursday morning events. Horgan was in Langley – where he promised to complete a Surrey to Langley Skytrain route. And Wilkinson was in Delta – where he made a pledge to help small businesses. Our legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey with some...
Global News at Noon BC
Oct 8, 2020
Trudeau makes federal funding announcement for Surrey to Langley SkyTrain project
Speaking Friday morning in Surrey, B.C., Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced federal funding for the Surrey to Langley SkyTrain project.
Global News at Noon BC
Jul 9, 2021
Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension timeline
While preliminary construction work is now getting underway on the Surrey to Langley SkyTrain extension, the project is expected to be ready for passengers sometime in 2028. Ted Chernecki reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Sep 22, 2021
Public input sought on Surrey-Langley SkyTrain’s future
Translink wants members of the public to share their opinion on how to develop Skytrain in Surrey and Langley. Aaron McArthur has more on the transit authority’s plans.
Global News Hour at 6
Apr 5, 2019
New details on Surrey-to-Langley SkyTrain extension
Translink has launched a second round of public engagement on the SkyTrain extension from Surrey to Langley. Aaron McArthur reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Nov 1, 2019
Focus BC: Friday, July 5, 2019
In this edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman speaks with guest Ivan Scott about the future of policing in Surrey and Mayor Val van den Broek about bringing the SkyTrain. to Langley.
BC1
Jul 5, 2019
TransLink provide update on Surrey to Langley SkyTrain expansion project
TransLink is providing an estimated cost for the proposed expansion of the Surrey to Langley SkyTrain on Friday. Nadia Stewart has the details.
Global News Morning BC
Jul 19, 2019
Bill Vander Zalm’s group propose alternative to Surrey to Langley LRT SkyTrain option
Former B.C. premier Bill Vander Zalm is proposing a passenger train fueled by hydrogen cell technology as a more environmentally friendly Surrey SkyTrain alternative. Keith Baldrey explains.
Global News Hour at 6
Jul 19, 2019