Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Overview - Vancouver
Located at the mouth of the Fraser River, Vancouver is the largest city by population in British Columbia. It has approximately 631,000 inhabitants in the city proper as of 2016. The Vancouver metropolitan area comprised 2,463,431 residents as of the Canada 2016 Census.
Vancouver's rapid transit network consists of three light metro services. It also has a commuter rail service and six rapid bus services.
SkyTrain
Opened 1985, the Vancouver SkyTrain consists of three light metro services that serve the city of Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding suburbs.
Expo Line
The Expo Line of the Vancouver SkyTrain is a light metro service on a Northwest-Southeast alignment. It runs from Waterfront in the northwest to King George and Production Way-University in the southeast, serving 24 stations.
The Expo Line was opened in December 1985 and the current service pattern was instituted in October 2016. The Expo Line is owned by TransLink and operated by the British Columbia Rapid Transit Company.
| Service | M-F Midday | M-F Rush | Sat. | Sun. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expo King George Branch | 6' | 2-5' | 6' | 6' | |
| Expo Production Way-University Branch | 6' | 6-7' | 6' | 6' |
Schedules -- Last Updated: Dec 09, 2023
Millennium Line
The Millennium Line of the Vancouver SkyTrain is a light metro service on an East-West alignment. It runs from VCC/Clark in the west to Lafarge Lake-Douglas in the east, serving 17 stations. The eastern segment from Lougheed Town Center to Lafarge Lake-Douglas is also known as the Evergreen Extension.
The Millennium Line was opened in January 2002 and the last extension was to Lafarge Lake-Douglas in December 2016. The Millennium Line is owned by TransLink and operated by the British Columbia Rapid Transit Company.
| Service | M-F Midday | M-F Rush | Sat. | Sun. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium | 6' | 3-4' | 6' | 6' |
Schedules -- Last Updated: Dec 09, 2023
Canada Line
The Canada Line of the Vancouver SkyTrain is a light metro service on a North-South alignment. It runs from Waterfront in the north to YVR Airport and Richmond-Brighouse in the south, serving 16 stations.
The Canada Line was opened in August 2009. The Canada Line is owned by TransLink and operated by the ProTrans BC.
| Service | M-F Midday | M-F Rush | Sat. | Sun. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 6' | 3' | 4-10' | 4-10' | *1 |
*1 - Combined service frequencies shown. Trains alternate between YVR Airport and Richmond-Brighouse.
Schedules -- Last Updated: Dec 09, 2023
RapidBus
Opened 2020, the Vancouver RapidBus network consists of six rapid bus services that serve the city of Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding suburbs.
R1 King George Blvd
R1 King George Blvd of the RapidBus network is a rapid bus service on an upside down L-shaped alignment. It runs from Guildford Exchange in the northeast to Newtown Exchange in the southwest via Surrey Central, serving 12 stops.
R1 King George Blvd was opened in September 2013 as the 96 B-Line and was rebranded as part of RapidBus in January 2020. R1 King George Blvd is operated by Coast Mountain Bus Company.
R2 Marine Dr
R2 Marine Dr of the RapidBus network is a rapid bus service on an east-west alignment. It runs from Park Royal in the west to Phibbs Exchange in the east via Lonsdale Quay, serving 10 stops.
R2 Marine Dr was opened in April 2020. R2 Marine Dr is operated by Coast Mountain Bus Company.
R3 Lougheed Hwy
R3 Lougheed Hwy of the RapidBus network is a rapid bus service on an east-west alignment. It runs from Coquitlam Central in the west to Haney Place in the east, serving 8 stops.
R3 Lougheed Hwy was opened in January 2020. R3 Lougheed Hwy is operated by Coast Mountain Bus Company.
R4 41st Ave
R4 41st Ave of the RapidBus network is a rapid bus service on an east-west alignment. It runs from UBC Exchange in the west to Joyce-Collingwood in the east, serving 17 stops.
R4 41st Ave was opened in January 2020. R4 41st Ave is operated by Coast Mountain Bus Company.
R5 Hastings St
R5 Hastings St of the RapidBus network is a rapid bus service on an east-west alignment. It runs from Burrard in the west to SFU Exchange in the east, serving 16 stops.
R5 Hastings St was opened in December 2016 as the 95 B-Line and was rebranded as part of RapidBus in January 2020. R5 Hastings St is operated by Coast Mountain Bus Company.
R6 Scott Road
R6 Scott Road of the RapidBus network is a rapid bus service on a north-south alignment. It runs from Scott Road in the north to Newton Exchange in the south, serving 13 stops.
R6 Scott Road was opened in January 2024. R6 Scott Road is operated by Coast Mountain Bus Company.
West Coast Express
West Coast Express
The West Coast Express is a commuter rail service on an east-west alignment. It runs from Waterfront in the west to Mission in the east via Coquitlam Central, serving 8 stations.
The West Coast Express opened in November 1995. The West Coast Express is owned by TransLink.
References & Helpful Links
West Coast Express at Wikipedia
Official Website for SkyTrain, RapidBus, and West Coast Express: Translink
Maps
All Official Maps - Translink [Last Accessed Dec 09, 2023]
Official System Map - Translink Fast & Frequent [PDF] [Last Accessed Dec 09, 2023]
Other Sources
Vancouver, Canada at Urbanrail.net
Asset Notes
Line colors taken from official system map as of Sept 2020