Canada Line

The Canada Line is an automated light metro system, providing a high-capacity rail link between downtown Vancouver, YVR, and downtown Richmond. The 19.5-kilometre-long line runs separated from traffic on dedicated rails and takes approximately 25 minutes to travel from one end of the line to the other.

The project, which was the first rapid transit P3 in North America, consists of:

• An underground tunnel from Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver going south under Granville Street, Davie Street, False Creek and Cambie Street to south of 64^th Avenue.
• An elevated section from 64th Ave across the Fraser River to Bridgeport Station in Richmond;
• An elevated section from Bridgeport to central Richmond along No. 3 Road (Main Line) and an elevated and at-grade section west from Bridgeport to Sea Island and YVR (Airport Connector).
• Two bridges over the Fraser River.
• A total of 16 stations: nine in Vancouver, four in Richmond, and three on Sea Island.
• An Operations and Maintenance Centre (OMC) located in Richmond north of the Bridgeport Station.
• A park-and-ride facility at the Bridgeport Station and bus exchanges at Bridgeport, Marine Drive and Richmond Brighouse Stations.
• Twenty fully automated, articulated two-vehicle metro trains.

Sustainability features

The Canada Line, like the rest of the SkyTrain network, operates entirely on electricity, eliminating tailpipe emissions.

By providing a convenient and efficient public transportation option, the Canada Line encourages a shift away from private car use, which is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

Design features

The Canada Line features a mix of underground, elevated, and at-grade stations and track sections, connecting downtown Vancouver, Richmond, and Vancouver International Airport.

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