Canada Line track issue leads to transit delays in Richmond
A shuttle train and bus bridge had been put in place in Richmond as a result of a Canada Line track issue and those hoping to get to YVR were been told to expect delays as a result.
TransLink announced Tuesday morning that the track issue was between Bridgeport to Brighouse and customers must transfer trains at Bridgeport Station to continue their journey.
However, there were trains still in place between Vancouver and the airport.
#SkyTrain Update: Canada Line trains continue to run Waterfront to YVR-Airport Station-only due to a track issue. A shuttle train & bus bridge is in effect between Bridgeport & Richmond-Brighouse Stations. Allow extra travel time. Next update in 1 HR (or as new info arrives). ^cm
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) August 8, 2023
Vancouver International Airport wrote that passengers should “give [themselves] plenty of time this morning to get to the airport” as a result of the track issues.
Photos on social media show a massive crowd growing as of 9 am Tuesday.
Attention commuters: Canada Line Skytrain is having issues this morning, Aug 8. @TransLink @DailyHiveVan pic.twitter.com/9a27s6Ap9E
— Michael Espiritu (@michaelespiritu) August 8, 2023
When asked on social media how often the shuttle train would run, TransLink said it did not have that information.
Others said they were at the bus stop at Brighouse Bay 1 but had not seen a shuttle, to which the company said it was working to add more buses to the route.
Taking the Canada Line to YVR today? Please give yourself plenty of time this morning to get to the airport. 👇🏽 https://t.co/YAQuYDOh60
— YVR (@yvrairport) August 8, 2023
Those leaving Richmond towards Waterfront were also impacted by this issue.
Expo and Millennium lines were not affected.
@TransLink are Canada line trains running to Richmond? The stations are open, platforms crowded, but there are no staff or announcements telling anyone what’s happening.
— james 🇺🇦 (@vancity_james) August 8, 2023
However, just before 11 am Tuesday, TransLink said the issue has been fixed and service has resumed.
But those passengers could still expect some delays.
#SkyTrain Good news UPDATE! Canada Line track issue at Bridgeport Station has RESOLVED. Trains are in the process of resuming regular service. We thank you for your patience while our staff worked to resolve this incident this morning. ^cm
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) August 8, 2023