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July 13, 2021 | Metros

Vancouver SkyTrain Extension to receive $C 1.3bn

The new elevated line is 16km long.

February 18, 2021 | Signalling

Thales to supply onboard CBTC equipment for Vancouver Skytrain

The VOBC system will be installed on a new fleet on order from Bombardier for use on the Expo and Millennium lines.

December 21, 2020 | North America

TransLink orders additional trains for Vancouver SkyTrain

TRANSLINK, which operates Vancouver’s Skytrain metro system, has awarded a $C 721m ($US 565m) contract to Bombardier Transportation for the supply of 41 five-car trains for the network.

September 24, 2020 | North America

Thales awarded CBTC contract for Vancouver Skytrain extension

THE Vancouver Broadway Subway Constructors General Partnership (BSCGP) has contracted Thales to supply and install its SelTrac CBTC signalling system on the 5.7km Broadway Subway metro project.

July 21, 2020 | Metros

Preferred bidder announced for Vancouver SkyTrain extension

THE provincial government of British Columbia, Canada, has selected an Acciona-Ghella joint venture as the preferred bidder for a $C 2.8bn ($US 2bn) contract to design and construct the Broadway Subway Project in downtown Vancouver.

January 15, 2020 | North America

Canadian cities push network expansion

Marco D’Angelo, president and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Association, talks to David Burroughs.

December 3, 2018 | Light Rail

Surrey light rail project suspended in favour of Vancouver SkyTrain extension

THE Translink Mayors’ council, which oversees Metro Vancouver’s public transport operator, has voted to suspend the $C 1.65bn ($US 1.2bn) development of a light rail network in Surrey, the second-largest city in the Canadian province of British Columbia, instead favouring the extension of Vancouver’s SkyTrain automated metro network through the city which is expected to cost up to $C 2.9bn.

September 5, 2018 | Metros

Funding confirmed for Vancouver urban rail projects

CANADA’s federal government and the province of British Columbia have reconfirmed more than $C 3bn ($US 2.28bn) in funding for two rapid transit projects in metro Vancouver: the Broadway Subway project and the Surrey - Newton - Guilford light rail line.

February 26, 2018 | Metros

Hyundai Rotem to supply new Vancouver SkyTrain cars

GREATER Vancouver Transportation Authority (Translink) announced on February 22 that it is bringing forward the acquisition of new trains for the SkyTrain automated metro network with the acquisition of 28 Hyundai Rotem cars for the Expo and Millennium lines.

September 12, 2017 | North America

The sky’s the limit: Translink gears up for major investment

Spurred on by the Canadian federal government’s infrastructure investment agenda, Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (Translink) is embarking on a wide-reaching public transport enhancement programme. Kevin Smith met CEO Kevin Desmond at the authority’s headquarters in New Westminster to find out more.

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