Vancouver Metro Line Map
Introduction to Vancouver Metro
The Vancouver SkyTrain is the rapid transit system serving Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, operated by TransLink. It consists of three operational lines (Expo Line, Millennium Line, and Canada Line) with additional lines under construction. The system began operation in 1985 with the opening of the Expo Line. As of 2023, the operational network spans approximately 79.6 kilometers with 53 stations and serves about 500,000 passengers daily, making it one of the longest automated driverless transit systems in the world.
Situation of Vancouver Metro Lines
Summary Table of Vancouver Metro Line Information
The following is a summary table of the line information of the Vancouver Metro (SkyTrain) in Canada, compiled in combination with official data and authoritative sources:
| Line | Year of Opening | Type | Length (km) | Number of Stations | Starting Station | Terminal Station | Average Daily Ridership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expo Line | 1986 | Fully Automatic SkyTrain | 28.3 | 24 | Waterfront Station | King George Station Production Way - University Station | Approximately 120,000 passengers (system proportion) |
| Millennium Line | 2002 | Fully Automatic SkyTrain | 31.2 | 17 | VCC - Clark Station | Lafarge Lake - Douglas Station | Approximately 100,000 passengers (system proportion) |
| Canada Line | 2009 | Fully Automatic SkyTrain | 19 | 16 | Waterfront Station | Richmond - Brighouse Station YVR - Airport Station | Approximately 150,000 passengers (data in 2019) |
Key Data Explanation:
- Line Type: The Vancouver Metro adopts a fully automatic driverless SkyTrain system, with rubber-wheel guidance for the tracks, which is different from the traditional steel-wheel and steel-rail system.
- Length and Stations:
- Expo Line: Connects downtown Vancouver to Surrey and Burnaby, with two branch lines. It has a total length of 28.3 kilometers and covers 24 stations, being the longest line in the system.
- Millennium Line: After being extended to Coquitlam in 2016, it has a total length of 31.2 kilometers, serving East Vancouver, Burnaby, and the Tri-Cities area, with a total of 17 stations.
- Canada Line: The 19-kilometer line connects the city center, Richmond, and the airport, with 16 stations. It is the only rail transit line directly serving Vancouver International Airport.
- Ridership:
- Canada Line: The average daily ridership in 2019 was approximately 150,000 passengers, far exceeding the initial forecast of 120,000 passengers, accounting for 34% of the total system ridership.
- Total System Ridership: Data from the fourth quarter of 2023 shows that the average daily ridership of the entire SkyTrain system is about 446,000 passengers, among which the Expo Line and the Millennium Line account for about 66%.
- Lack of Sub-line Data: TransLink has not publicly disclosed the real-time ridership of each line, and the above data are estimates or historical statistics.
Operation Characteristics and Expansion Plans:
- Operation Efficiency:
- The shortest headway during peak hours is 2 minutes (Columbia branch of the Expo Line), and it is about 5-10 minutes during off-peak hours.
- The maximum speed of the train is 80 kilometers per hour, and it only takes 26 minutes from the city center to the airport.
- Future Expansion:
- Extension of the Expo Line: The Surrey-Langley section (16 kilometers) is planned to open in 2028, adding 8 new stations and further connecting the City of Langley.
- Broadway Extension of the Millennium Line: A 6-kilometer underground line will add 4 new stations, and it is expected to open in 2026 to relieve congestion in the Broadway corridor.
Station and Operation Schedule of Vancouver Metro Lines
1. Expo Line
Line Directions:
- Waterfront → King George (Surrey direction)
- Waterfront → Production Way - University (Burnaby direction)
- Waterfront → Braid (New Westminster direction)
| Serial Number | Station Name | Station Name (Chinese) | Operation Time (Weekdays) | Headway | Last Train Time (Weekends/Holidays) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterfront | Waterfront Station | First train: 5:16 AM Last train: 1:16 AM | Peak: 2-5 minutes Off-peak: 6-12 minutes | 1:16 AM (Saturday) 12:16 AM (Sunday) |
| 2 | Burrard | Burrard Station | — | — | — |
| 3 | Granville | Granville Station | — | — | — |
| 4 | Stadium-Chinatown | Stadium-Chinatown Station | — | — | — |
| 5 | Main Street-Science World | Main Street-Science World Station | — | — | — |
| 6 | Commercial-Broadway | Commercial-Broadway Station | — | — | — |
| 7 | Nanaimo | Nanaimo Station | — | — | — |
| 8 | 29th Avenue | 29th Avenue Station | — | — | — |
| 9 | Joyce-Collingwood | Joyce-Collingwood Station | — | — | — |
| 10 | Patterson | Patterson Station | — | — | — |
| 11 | Metrotown | Metrotown Station | — | — | — |
| 12 | Royal Oak | Royal Oak Station | — | — | — |
| 13 | Edmonds | Edmonds Station | — | — | — |
| 14 | 22nd Street | 22nd Street Station | — | — | — |
| 15 | New Westminster | New Westminster Station | — | — | — |
| 16 | Columbia | Columbia Station | — | — | — |
| 17 | Scott Road | Scott Road Station | — | — | — |
| 18 | Gateway | Gateway Station | — | — | — |
| 19 | Surrey Central | Surrey Central Station | — | — | — |
| 20 | King George | King George Station | — | — | — |
| 21 | Sapperton | Sapperton Station | — | — | — |
| 22 | Braid | Braid Station | — | — | — |
| 23 | Lougheed Town Centre | Lougheed Town Centre Station | — | — | — |
| 24 | Production Way-University | Production Way-University Station | — | — | — |
2. Millennium Line
Line Direction:
- VCC-Clark → Lafarge Lake-Douglas (Coquitlam direction)
| Serial Number | Station Name | Station Name (Chinese) | Operation Time (Weekdays) | Headway | Last Train Time (Weekends/Holidays) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VCC-Clark | VCC - Clark Station | First train: 5:03 AM Last train: 1:49 AM | Peak: 3 minutes Off-peak: 6-12 minutes | 1:58 AM (Saturday) 12:58 AM (Sunday) |
| 2 | Commercial-Broadway | Commercial-Broadway Station | — | — | — |
| 3 | Renfrew | Renfrew Station | — | — | — |
| 4 | Rupert | Rupert Station | — | — | — |
| 5 | Gilmore | Gilmore Station | — | — | — |
| 6 | Brentwood Town Centre | Brentwood Town Centre Station | — | — | — |
| 7 | Holdom | Holdom Station | — | — | — |
| 8 | Sperling-Burnaby Lake | Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station | — | — | — |
| 9 | Lake City Way | Lake City Way Station | — | — | — |
| 10 | Production Way-University | Production Way-University Station | — | — | — |
| 11 | Lougheed Town Centre | Lougheed Town Centre Station | — | — | — |
| 12 | Burquitlam | Burquitlam Station | — | — | — |
| 13 | Moody Centre | Moody Centre Station | — | — | — |
| 14 | Inlet Centre | Inlet Centre Station | — | — | — |
| 15 | Coquitlam Central | Coquitlam Central Station | — | — | — |
| 16 | Lincoln | Lincoln Station | — | — | — |
| 17 | Lafarge Lake-Douglas | Lafarge Lake - Douglas Station | — | — | — |
3. Canada Line
Line Directions:
- Waterfront → Richmond-Brighouse (Richmond direction)
- Waterfront → YVR Airport (Airport direction)
| Serial Number | Station Name (English) | Station Name (Chinese) | Operation Time (Weekdays) | Headway | Last Train Time (Weekends/Holidays) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterfront | Waterfront Station | First train: 4:48 AM Last train: 1:41 AM | Peak: 2-4 minutes Off-peak: 6-8 minutes | 1:41 AM (Saturday) 12:41 AM (Sunday) |
| 2 | Vancouver City Centre | Vancouver City Centre Station | — | — | — |
| 3 | Yaletown-Roundhouse | Yaletown-Roundhouse Station | — | — | — |
| 4 | Olympic Village | Olympic Village Station | — | — | — |
| 5 | Broadway-City Hall | Broadway-City Hall Station | — | — | — |
| 6 | King Edward | King Edward Station | — | — | — |
| 7 | Oakridge-41st Avenue | Oakridge-41st Avenue Station | — | — | — |
| 8 | Langara-49th Avenue | Langara-49th Avenue Station | — | — | — |
| 9 | Marine Drive | Marine Drive Station | — | — | — |
| 10 | Bridgeport | Bridgeport Station | — | — | — |
| 11 | Aberdeen | Aberdeen Station | — | — | — |
| 12 | Lansdowne | Lansdowne Station | — | — | — |
| 13 | Richmond-Brighouse | Richmond-Brighouse Station | — | — | — |
| 14 | Templeton | Templeton Station | — | — | — |
| 15 | Sea Island Centre | Sea Island Centre Station | — | — | — |
| 16 | YVR Airport | YVR Airport Station | — | — | — |
Key Operation Information Explanation
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Line Type:
- All three lines are fully automatic driverless SkyTrain systems, with rubber-wheel guidance for the tracks, which is different from traditional subways.
- Canada Line is the only line directly serving Vancouver International Airport. An additional “Add Fare” fee (approximately CAD 5) is required for the airport direction.
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Headway:
- Expo Line: The shortest headway during peak hours (7:00-9:00, 17:00-19:00) is 2 minutes, and it is about 6-12 minutes during off-peak hours.
- Millennium Line: There is a train every 3 minutes during peak hours and 6-12 minutes during off-peak hours.
- Canada Line: The headway is 2-4 minutes during peak hours and 6-8 minutes during off-peak hours.
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Adjustments for Special Periods:
- Holidays: The last train time of some lines may be advanced (such as the last train of the Expo Line at 12:16 AM on Sundays), and please refer to the official announcements of TransLink for details.
- Late-night Service: The Expo Line and the Millennium Line provide 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays, and the last train of the Canada Line is at 1:41 AM.
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Real-time Inquiry:
- You can obtain real-time arrival information through the TransLink official website or the official APP (such as TransitApp).
- The service may be adjusted during major events or construction periods, and it is recommended to check the announcements before traveling.
Reference Sources
- TransLink Official Schedule (Line operation time, station list).
- TransitApp Real-time Data (Headway, arrival time).
- RideSchedules Historical Data (Historical schedule reference).
For the latest updates, please visit the TransLink official website or follow its social media accounts.
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