Multiple SkyTrain stations closed Wednesday morning due to snow
UPDATE:
All stations that were closed have now been re-opened.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Tuesday night’s heavy snowfall has caused significant, system-wide delays across Metro Vancouver’s transit system.
In a statement, TransLink spokesperson Ben Murphy said to expect “significantly slower service on the transit system today.”
“Customers are asked to consider whether they need to travel today,” writes Murphy in an email. “And, if there is a need, whether they could consider travelling outside of rush hours, as commutes will take significantly longer than usual.”
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Now, beyond just the buses, SkyTrain stations are experiencing closures due to the snow.
#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
Other closures included Sapperton and Braid stations.
#SkyTrain Due to track issues and weather conditions, Braid Station has been closed. Bus routes from Braid to other SkyTrain Stations: 153, 156 & 169. ^DA
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 15, 2020
#SkyTrain Due to track issues and weather conditions, Sapperton Station has been closed. Bus routes from Sapperton to other SkyTrain Stations: 109 board on Columbia Street. ^DA
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 15, 2020
It’s gotten so bad, in fact, that TransLink is advising SkyTrain customers who are already waiting at stations to go home.
So I have heard this message 7 times now. Regular #SkyTrain users – is this normal during snowstorms? @GlobalBC pic.twitter.com/U2KmpFbpRb
— Brooke Rollinson (@Brookeashlie) January 15, 2020
Earlier on Tuesday morning, TransLink announced that the Expo and Millennium Lines were facing system-wide delays due to freezing door and train issues.
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.