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25 Years of SkyTrain Service

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Yesterday I came across a post on The Buzzer Blog (via Vancouver is Awesome) that featured photos of Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s ride on the SkyTrain during Expo 86. It was December 11th, 1985 that SkyTrain took its first run through the tunnels at Waterfront Station and throughout 2011, Translink will be celebrating SkyTrain’s 25th anniversary.


Photo credit: Translink, Buzzer Blog

At the time, service only ran from Waterfront Station to New Westminster station. Two years later, construction began on the SkyBridge, Columbia Station, and Scott Road Station in Surrey. My family would cross over the Pattullo from Surrey to New Westminster every week and we would look out the window to check in on the bridge’s progress each time we passed. It would then be seven more years until the SkyTrain line expanded further into Surrey, with Gateway, Surrey Central, and the King George terminus station opening up in 1994.

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In 2009, it was fun to be on the maiden voyage of the new class of Sea Bus as well as on a preview trip of the Canada Line. Looking at proposed expansions and light rail options for Metro Vancouver in the foreseeable future, it will be interesting to see how the transit landscape changes in yet another 25 years.

The SkyBridge will celebrate its 22nd anniversary March 19th. Follow @Translink on Twitter for system updates and The Buzzer Blog for transit stories, information, and even the history of the SkyTrain chime.

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  1. DonnaTuesday, January 25th, 2011 — 10:32am PST

    Everytime I see old pictures of the Skytrain, it brings back memories of Expo 86. I was the wee age of 6 back then, and I still have fond memories of what a great party it was. I wish I had been older to remember and appreciate more 🙂

  2. gigglesTuesday, January 25th, 2011 — 12:12pm PST

    Isn’t it amazing watching everything that went into construction of sky train. What an impressive video. I think we often take such a feat for granted! I remember when it was just an idea! Now our kids use it regularly! Thanks for sharing this interesting post!

  3. CaioTuesday, January 25th, 2011 — 12:14pm PST

    I read the same article and thought about you Rebecca. I had a feeling you would talk about it!

  4. Jhenifer Pabillano @ TransLinkTuesday, January 25th, 2011 — 12:40pm PST

    Hey Rebecca: thanks so much for showcasing these SkyTrain history pieces! It’s been a lot of fun so far reaching back through the archives… and there’s still so much more to share 🙂

  5. dave chesneyTuesday, January 25th, 2011 — 1:19pm PST

    hey

    I would love to go to a Langley Chiefs hockey game and see the brand new arena.

    thank you

    d.chesney

  6. Michael KwanTuesday, January 25th, 2011 — 1:32pm PST

    Expo 86!

  7. joannWednesday, January 26th, 2011 — 11:11am PST

    Wow, has it been that long. Expo 86!

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