SkyTrain track issues causes delays, long lines at stations (PHOTOS)
Earlier this morning, track issues along SkyTrain’s busiest section caused systemwide delays and long lineups at stations.
Many transit riders reported on Twitter being late for work and school, with some commutes extended for hours in long station queues and rides on bus bridges near the track breakdown area.
At this time, TransLink is still attempting to resolve the issue at the outbound platform track of the Expo Line’s Main Street-Science World Station.
SkyTrain service as of this hour:
- The Millennium Line is running from VCC-Clark Station to Columbia Station and back.
- Expo service is between King George & Joyce, and between Waterfront & Main St Stn. There are two shuttle trains, one from Main St Stn to Nanaimo, the other from Nanaimo to Joyce.
- There are bus bridges between stations, and a bus bridge from VCC-Clark to Main St Stn.
Update:
#Skytrain Full service has now been restored on the Expo Line. Expect some gaps as regular service levels are restored.^RR
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) October 22, 2013
The cause of the track issue was the result of a improperly installed power rail track overnight as part of the station’s upgrades.
Main Street-Science World Station is currently undergoing a major $30 million renovation and refit. Construction is scheduled for a summer 2014 completion.
What was your SkyTrain experience today? Let us know by commenting below.
#skytrain still a zoo at commercial broadway. Only one shuttle train running due to track problem at Main. pic.twitter.com/uMUCB8qjwh
— Jina You (@jinayou_media) October 22, 2013
#skytrain – the journey continues. Pic of Skytrain riders lined up to get to the Nanaimo St pic.twitter.com/kfPzXb1LaA — Sandra Price (@Lady_SamPrice) October 22, 2013
#skytrain boondoggle – our transit dollars at work stuck at Joyce pic.twitter.com/cfHNDDAslA — Sandra Price (@Lady_SamPrice) October 22, 2013
@News1130radio power failure what I was told that’s obv here’s a pic of Columbia pic.twitter.com/60uDOdJUKL
— bcwolfman01 (@bcwolfman01) October 22, 2013
I’ve cancelled my day due to #skytrain delays… Took an hour to travel 4 stops forward == pic.twitter.com/3SDHz1dJGF
— Zoe Wong (@Cheezstring) October 22, 2013
The Skytrain is causing HUGE delays this morning! Drive/bus if you can! – pic.twitter.com/jrrFNSBPO7 — Sean (@604Now) October 22, 2013
Me and the rest of the city just hanging out at the skytrain station. #translink pic.twitter.com/d0woth38Q3 — michelin (@mchln86) October 22, 2013
Commuters are being transferred to shuttle buses at Edmonds skytrain station #skytraindelays #bcitnews @bcitnews pic.twitter.com/C4OxSzCh4C
— Blanca (@BlancaBlandon) October 22, 2013
Work from home day. #Vancouver #Skytrain @TransLink pic.twitter.com/GWVQhX2cjF
— Kelcey damage (@Kelceydamage) October 22, 2013
Proof that vancouverites cannot deal with DISASTER #skytraindelays @News1130radio @TransLink pic.twitter.com/Jnda8kNyCT — Sundip Khosa (@sundipkhosa) October 22, 2013
Edmonds station right now. Don’t you just love skytrain breakdowns? pic.twitter.com/LTVyZ6cR95 — Peter Tang (@nopeanutsplease) October 22, 2013
Agglomeration at the Skytrain today #thisiscrazy #vancouver #translink #vancity pic.twitter.com/t1VrAq043K
— Eduardo Coello (@EduCoello) October 22, 2013
Do not take the Skytrain! It’s more than an hour wait to get anywhere pic.twitter.com/lrYufXR9TZ
— ©® (@JotikaRed) October 22, 2013
Don’t take the train today: #SkyTrain fail(again) pic.twitter.com/Ekw8SsGvMb — tjmac (@tjmac) October 22, 2013
Waiting for skytrain at Commercial. #cbc#meltdown#skytrain pic.twitter.com/YvHbkBtWHw — Wayne Williams (@CBCWWilliams) October 22, 2013
Waiting at edmonds for over 45mins… Skytrain the most backed up I’ve ever seen pic.twitter.com/OKzrYy6i5B
— Charlie Huey (@charlie_huey) October 22, 2013
One hour into commute – now with a million people at Metrotown #Skytrain pic.twitter.com/OCdBqpoLqR
— Jeff (@TheJeffOn45) October 22, 2013
Major line at VCC for shuttle. Nowhere to be seen. #skytrain pic.twitter.com/WbNu5efKBJ
— Theresa Lalonde (@TheresaLalonde) October 22, 2013
Second day going downtown for new job.. Major skytrain delays: pic.twitter.com/7bdTAUKpvP
— Jas Dhaliwal (@jas1366) October 22, 2013
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