While morning commutes can be hectic, Metrotown Station just got a little more accessible.
Translink announced that four new escalators are now open at the east stationhouse, which will help ease congestion during peak travel hours.
The east stationhouse at Metrotown Station is now open with four new escalators, improving passenger flow and access!
This marks the final major component of the upgrade for this station. Work is expected to be fully complete this spring. ^at pic.twitter.com/OlsCdjFh6G
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) March 19, 2018
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Metrotown Station Opens Four New Elevators
The station recently added four escalators prior to the this addition, meaning that there are a total of eight altogether.
Construction at the station has been ongoing since the passenger walkway over Kingsway Street was closed in 2016. After that time, major improvements were made to the station itself including three new elevators, compass gates, a set of permanent stairs, and a brand new entrance.
Translink is also adding more 80 more SkyTrain cars by 2020 to help ease congestion. They estimate that this will accommodate 8,200 more passengers per hour.
