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What's Happening: We're replacing about 34 kilometres of original power rail on the Expo Line. The power rail supplies SkyTrain vehicles with power, approximately 650 volts DC. Power rail will be replaced in the track sections between Nanaimo and Scott Road Stations. The full project is expected to take as many as 15 months to complete.

When: May 12, 2013 until further notice (entire project to take 15 months to complete)

Service Impact: The work will happen overnight, most Sundays through Thursdays, starting at approximately 8 p.m. and finishing before start of service the next morning. It involves single-tracking (when trains run on the same track in alternating directions) between stations where upgrades are being made. Trains may be held for up to 5 minutes at a station either before or after the work area. Additional trains will operate between Waterfront and Metrotown. Passengers should allow up to 15 minutes extra travel time. Millennium Line passengers will have to switch trains at Columbia or Commercial-Broadway Stations. Special circumstances (i.e. major events in downtown Vancouver) may result in the delay or cancellation of work on some nights.

What's Happening: We're replacing the six Expo Line switch controllers which allow trains to change tracks when needed. Phase 1 includes SkyTrain’s Operations and Maintenance Centre (OMC) yard, Phase 2 includes Stadium Station, and Phase 3 includes Metrotown, New Westminster, Surrey Central, and OMC Main Line.

When: Phase 1 is already complete; Phase 2 target completion date is June 2013; and, Phase 3 target completion date is September 2014

Service Impact: None

What's Happening: Main Street – Science World is one of seven Expo Line stations and exchanges that are being upgraded to ensure SkyTrain will meet the needs of passengers and the region for years to come. The upgrades will improve station accessibility, capacity and safety and security. Main Street - Science World Station will remain open during construction but there will be some impacts to station access and SkyTrain service (i.e. shuttle train service).

When: February 2013 to August 2014

Station access:

• February 26, 2013 to November 2013: Due to necessary upgrades to Main Street – Science World SkyTrain Station, starting February 26, 2013 and for approximately nine months, the east side entrance to the station (park side) will be temporarily closed. Passengers will be re-directed to the west side entrance (Science World side).
• November 2013 to August 2014: Due to necessary upgrades to Main Street – Science World SkyTrain Station, starting November 2013 and for approximately nine months, the west side entrance to the station (Science World side) will be temporarily closed. Passengers will be re-directed to the newly renovated east side entrance (park side).

Service impact: November 2013 to March 2014 (4 months)

Due to construction at the platform level of Main Street - Science World Station, SkyTrain will operate a special two-car Main Street - Science World shuttle train service. The use of smaller shuttle trains will allow the station to remain open during this phase of construction without compromising the safety of passengers.

• The shuttle trains will provide service to/from Main Street - Science World Station via Waterfront and Commercial-Broadway Stations.
• The shuttle trains will stop as normal at Waterfront, Burrard, Granville, Stadium-Chinatown, Main Street - Science World and Commercial-Broadway stations.
• Passengers travelling to/from Main Street - Science World Station should plan for up to 10 minutes extra travel time.

What's Happening: The installation of faregates, Compass Card vending machines and AddFare machines has been completed at Expo Line stations. Glass barrier installation around gate arrays and equipment testing is now underway and is not expected to impact customer ability to access stations. While customers may notice gates and card vending machines with lit and active screens, Compass systems will not be in service until Fall of 2013. Customers should note that fare paid zones are still in effect and fare checks will continue for all TransLink passengers.

When: Current to Fall 2013

Service Impact: None

February 26, 2013 to November 2013

Due to necessary upgrades to Main Street – Science World SkyTrain Station, starting February 26, 2013 and for approximately nine months, the east side entrance to the station (park side) will be temporarily closed. Passengers will be re-directed to the west side entrance (Science World side).

November 2013 to August 2014

Due to necessary upgrades to Main Street – Science World SkyTrain Station, starting November 2013 and for approximately nine months, the west side entrance to the station (Science World side) will be temporarily closed. Passengers will be re-directed to the newly renovated east side entrance (park side).

November 2013 to March 2014 (4 months)

Due to construction at the platform level of Main Street - Science World Station, SkyTrain will operate a special two-car Main Street - Science World shuttle train service. The use of smaller shuttle trains will allow the station to remain open during this phase of construction without compromising the safety of passengers.

• The shuttle trains will provide service to/from Main Street - Science World Station via Waterfront and Commercial-Broadway Stations.
• The shuttle trains will stop as normal at Waterfront, Burrard, Granville, Stadium-Chinatown, Main Street - Science World and Commercial-Broadway stations.
• Passengers travelling to/from Main Street - Science World Station should plan for up to 10 minutes extra travel time.