Expo, Millennium Line SkyTrains delayed system-wide due to frozen doors

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Currently, SkyTrain’s Expo and Millennium Line SkyTrain service is experiencing “system-wide” holds due to freezing doors and trains.

Fridge door or subway car? It’s looking a tad frosty inside this #SkyTrain. ☃️ #TransLink #Vancouver pic.twitter.com/nzBJoGiwt9

— Ken Chan (@iamkennethchan) January 15, 2020

#SkyTrain Expo and Millennium Line service are experiencing temporary system wide holds right now due to freezing door and train issues. Trains should be moving shortly. Please allow additional travel time this morning for your commute. ^DA

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 15, 2020

Bus and SkyTrain service across the system is significantly impacted due to inclement weather. We are advising customers that today should be considered an extreme travel day and to please stay home where possible. ^CK

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 15, 2020

Customers should note that most services are experiencing delays of up to 30 minutes and additional time should be given to prepare for the treacherous commute ahead.

Transit staff are doing everything they can to ensure transit continues to operate. Extra SkyTrain Attendants are on trains and in stations clearing snow and ice from the platforms and doors. ^at pic.twitter.com/omWTQlMZq6

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 15, 2020

Currently, extra SkyTrain attendants are working on trains and in stations clearing snow and ice from the platforms and doors.

TransLink has also announced the closure of King George Station because of “track issue and weather conditions.”

#SkyTrain Due to a track issue and weather conditions, King George Station has been closed. There will be trains turning back at Gateway & Scott Road Stn. Bus routes from Surrey Ctr to King George: R1, 314, 321, 326, 502, & 503. ^DA

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 15, 2020

A snowfall warning remains in effect for the region, as total amounts of 10 to 15 cm are expected.

The snow is expected to ease by late morning, according to Environment Canada.

More to come…