TransLink gives first look at new SkyTrain cars
Posted August 22, 2023 10:33 pm.
Last Updated August 22, 2023 10:41 pm.
TransLink has given people in Metro Vancouver a first look at its next batch of SkyTrain cars, which are expected to replace the current cars by the end of 2027.
For now, the new Mark V cars are being tested at Kingston, Ontario’s Alstom facility. TransLink says testing at the site covers the train cars’ brakes, power systems, doors, car connectivity, propulsion, and automatic rail running capabilities.
The 205 new cars will come as both part of TransLink’s 2018 Investment Plan and the Expo Millenium Line Upgrade Program according to B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Rob Fleming. As he explains, they will have many of the same features — but reimagined to provide extra space and more.
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“These new cars are thoughtfully designed with spacious interiors to allow room for bikes and luggage and an improved onboard transit alert system to make the cars more inclusive for people of all ages and abilities. These next-generation SkyTrain cars will provide a more comfortable and personalized transit experience,” he explained in a statement.
“This is an exciting and important step forward in launching the next generation of SkyTrain cars. The Mark V will make SkyTrain better and more convenient for our customers, with added amenities for people using mobility devices, strollers, and bicycles,” said TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn.
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TransLink says the cars were purchased with an investment of $1.47 billion in Canadian federal government funding.
