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TransLink Unveils First Mark III SkyTrain
TransLink in Vancouver, BC, introduced its first Mark III SkyTrain to service Aug. 18 at the Waterfront Station on the Expo Line, with Chief Executive Officer Kevin Desmond and Vivienne King, president and general manager of the British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC), which operates service on the light rail line, in attendance.
“In a region that needs expanded transit service, getting the first of these trains into service helps build momentum toward improving transit and transit capacity in the region and improve services to our customers,” Desmond said. “These trains exemplify how all levels of government come together to invest in much-needed transportation infrastructure to support and shape growth in the region.”
The Mark III train, built by Bombardier in Ontario, consists of four open gangway cars in which passengers can walk among the cars. In addition to providing room for 20-50 more riders than the previous model, the new trains offer more accessible features, including larger open spaces for bikes, strollers and wheelchairs; larger windows; and door design that reduces noise.
In coming months, TransLink will introduce six additional trains in anticipation of next year’s opening of the 11-km Evergreen Line. The seven Mark III trains cost $91 million (Cdn.) to build and were purchased as part of the Evergreen Project to serve an expected increase in ridership.
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| TransLink Chief Executive Officer Kevin Desmond and BCRTC President and General Manager Vivienne King welcome guests to the initial ride on the first Mark III SkyTrain. |
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