Richmondites trying to travel into Vancouver this morning may have noticed some chaos on the Canada Line.
According to TransLink, due to a “track issue in the King Edward (station) area,” service was significantly reduced between Langara-49th and Broadway-City Hall stations. As of 9:15 a.m., the track issue had been resolved.
#SkyTrain Canada Line track issue has been resolved. Trains resuming normal service with delays. Please allow extra time as trains return to normal spacing and frequency. ^AR
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) August 3, 2018
Early morning commuters entering Vancouver from Richmond had to board their train as usual, then change trains at Langara-49th station. From there, they needed to either need to wait for a single train that is travelling to Broadway-City Hall station, then take another train downtown. Alternatively, travelers could exit the station and take a “bus bridge” that is running down Cambie Street.
A bus bridge is a bus that operates and services the same stations as the train itself. Currently our bus bridge services Marine Drive Stn and all Canada Line Stations to Broadway City Hall Stn ^AR
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) August 3, 2018
For travelers heading towards Richmond from Vancouver, transfers were also necessary at Broadway-City Hall or Langara-49th stations.
#SkyTrain UPDATE: Canada Line: due to track issue trains operating from Richmond-Brighouse & YVR Airport to Langara. Trains operating from Waterfront to Broadway City Hall . Shuttle train btwn Langara to Broadway City Hall. Bus bridge btwn Marine Stn to Broadway City Hall. ^AR
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) August 3, 2018
Throughout the morning, some travelers shared their frustrating commutes on social media:
Line to board Canada Line @ Broadway City Hall right now. @TransLink pic.twitter.com/3hhhJ6s3Up
— Rachel Yang (@ryanggz) August 3, 2018
People waiting all the way up the stairs for a train to waterfront #delays #waiting #SkyTrain #CanadaLine #translink pic.twitter.com/lR8y4j58gk
— Alexis Sampogna (@LeggoMyEggo_) August 3, 2018
If you avoid one thing today in #vancouver make sure it’s Langara/49 Station #CanadaLine @TransLink #SoManyPeople
— Arun Fryer (@aaronisarun) August 3, 2018
Today is when I feel @TransLink is totally inaccessible! I hope there are plans to make improvements for #Deaf commuters
— Cole Sanderson (@ColeSanderson) August 3, 2018
