NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – On Monday, December 26, TransLink expects significant crowding at Metrotown Station on Boxing Day. To help alleviate crowds and improve pedestrian flow through the station and to key shopping destinations, we will change pedestrian traffic patterns in and out of the station, depending on conditions.

• Passengers who require the use of an elevator or escalator are strongly encouraged to take the accessible shuttle from Patterson Station.
• Customers travelling with strollers or large, bulky items should take the shuttle from Royal Oak or Patterson stations.
• Always follow directions from flaggers, SkyTrain staff and Transit Police, and do not jaywalk across Central Boulevard.

“Anticipating an influx of thousands of passengers on Boxing Day at Metrotown Station, we will have extra SkyTrain staff, Transit Police, and traffic flaggers available to alleviate crowding and assist customers in travelling to and from the station. We thank our passengers for their patience as we work to ensure the safety of the public and our staff on this busy holiday,” said Kevin Desmond, Chief Executive Officer, TransLink.

Please allow extra time when travelling on Boxing Day as there will be additional crowding in and around Metrotown Station.  

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