Canada Line SkyTrain experiencing delays due to medical emergency

UPDATED: Canada Line SkyTrain service restored after medical emergency

A Canada Line station platform during rush hour. (Daily Hive)

[Get this story and more like it delivered directly to your inbox. Subscribe to Daily Hive’s Newsletter now!]

UPDATE at 9:40 am: Trains are said to be returning to regular service in both directions.

Commuters should still expect delays in both directions and travel times get back to normal.

#SkyTrain Canada Line trains are resuming regular service. Expect delays as regular frequencies are restored and platforms clear.^RR

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) July 10, 2019

UPDATE at 9:23 am: TransLink has announced that they’re terminating service at Olympic Village.

A shuttle train is being set up between Olympic Village and Waterfront.

#SkyTrain Canada Line trains are terminating at Olympic Village. A shuttle train is operating between Olympic Village and Waterfront as well as a Bus Bridge departing from stop 61040 at Olympic Village and stop 58202 at Waterfront.^RR

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) July 10, 2019

ORIGINAL STORY:

A SkyTrain delay is holding up commuters this morning.

TransLink has announced that they’re currently experiencing delays on the Canada Line.

The transportation agency shared on Twitter that a medical emergency was affecting travel in both directions.

#SkyTrain Canada Line is experiencing southbound/northbound delays from due to medical emergency at Vancouver City Centre Station. Updates to follow.^RR

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) July 10, 2019

We’re just getting info now that there is potentially a medical emergency at one of the stations and they are holding trains. Listen for PA announcements for more info and as soon as we have all the details we’ll tweet it out. ^DA

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) July 10, 2019

Commuters who are able to take alternate routes by either the Expo Line or bus are advised to do so.

See also