Storage and Maintenance Facilities Projects
SkyTrain’s existing storage and maintenance facilities are at capacity. We need more space to grow our train fleet and unlock SkyTrain’s expansion to new parts of Metro Vancouver.
Construction of SkyTrain’s newest maintenance and storage facility is underway between Braid and Lougheed SkyTrain stations. The 27-acre facility will increase SkyTrain’s yard storage capacity by about 60 per cent, and maintenance capacity by about 75 per cent, a much-needed major expansion after 40 years of SkyTrain’s operation.
Construction began in 2020 and is expected to be completed in 2029.
Changes to Services
Reduced service and different platform assignments are currently in effect between Braid and Lougheed Town Centre stations while we rebuild this stretch of track to prepare it to connect to the new facility.
To maintain service for customers throughout construction, we are working on one track at a time, alternating trains in both directions through the remaining open track. Please allow extra travel time and pay attention to directional signs and digital screens to find which platform to catch your train.
We anticipate this work will be completed allowing regular SkyTrain service to resume in summer 2027. Thank you for your patience as we work to enable the expansion of your SkyTrain network.
North Road Construction Notice
Timeline: April through Fall 2026
TransLink will be working along North Road from 225 North Road to just south of Lougheed Highway to bring BC Hydro power and a city watermain to the new storage and maintenance facility site. Work will take place overnight Monday to Friday, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., and will require temporary lane closures and shifting traffic patterns to keep road users and crews safe throughout construction. Bidirectional travel will be maintained at all times and emergency vehicles will be given priority to pass through the work zone. Some construction noise related to mechanical excavation, saw-cutting, compaction, truck operations, paving, hammering, and drilling can be expected. Thank you for your patience as we work to bring SkyTrain service to even more people in Metro Vancouver.
