Bridgeport SkyTrain station reopened after police incident closure
Bridgeport SkyTrain station in Richmond reopened Sunday afternoon after being closed for several hours because of a police incident.
TransLink tweeted around 2 pm that normal Canada Line service has resumed, and trains are stopping at the station again.
#SkyTrain Bridgeport Station is now open. Canada Line service has resumed through all stations. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank our customers for their patience during this issue. ^nv
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) June 14, 2020
Brigeport Station was closed to the public Sunday because of a police incident, according to earlier tweets from TransLink.
Daily Hive has reached out to transit police for more information, but has not yet heard back.
TransLink advised riders to get on the appropriate train to YVR or Richmond in advance, or get off at Marine Drive instead if they need to switch.
#SkyTrain Bridgeport Station remains closed. Canada Line trains will continue to operate through the station without stopping. Please transfer at Marine Drive Station if you need to switch trains to go towards YVR Airport or Brighouse Station. We thank you for your patience ^sp
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) June 14, 2020
Buses were being rerouted, as they were not allowed inside Bridgeport station while police investigated.
Bridgeport is the northernmost SkyTrain Canada Line station in Richmond, and the point where trains headed to the airport or and Brighouse Station part ways.
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