Rupert SkyTrain Station open after Saturday morning closure

Transit services in Vancouver as seen on Saturday December 31st, 2022. (Allan Chek, CityNews Image)

By Emily Marsten

Posted April 29, 2023 12:26 pm.

Last Updated April 29, 2023 2:07 pm.

The Rupert SkyTrain Station has reopened after a “sudden death” Saturday morning closed the station for several hours, according to Metro Vancouver Transit Police.

“It appears that it was a sudden death earlier this morning [at] about 7 a.m.” Const. Amanda Steed said.

Steed adds that although the cause of death is unknown, investigators don’t believe it was suspicious.

#SkyTrain UPDATE: Police Incident at Rupert Station has now cleared, service has been restored. Some gaps in service are expected as service resumes. Thank you for your patience. Canada Line & Expo Line remain unaffected. ^DA

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) April 29, 2023

TransLink says in a tweet there may still be some delays.

With files from Cole Schisler and Michael Williams

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