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Although Vancouver doesn't have an underground subway system, it does have an above ground metro system called the Skytrain. The skytrain runs from the waterfront, all the way to the suburb of Surrey. There is also a new line that will take you into Burnaby. Tickets are cheap, and it's relatively fast. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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The Skytrain is a mostly elevated light rapid rail system that connects the most densely populated areas around Vancouver with the downtown core. This system has encouraged development of new commerce and residential areas along its path. At this moment there are 2 different lines that connect the surround suburbs with downtown Vancouver. There are many busses connecting to each of these skytrain stations.
The Skytrain comes about every 3 minutes and is a cheap way of getting around. It costs $2 CAD/$1.5 USD for 1 zone and this ticket is valid for 1 1/2 hours in one zone. So you can hop on the bus, on the seabus and the skytrain with the same ticket within 90 minutes. For 2 zones you it costs $3 CAD/$2 USD and for 3 zones it's $4 CAD/$3 USD.
For detailed information and to plan a trip from A to B please visit: http://www.translink.bc.ca Leave a Comment
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Vancouvers transit system is somewhat in the dark ages compared to other metropolitan cities.This continues to be a major issue come election time and is discussed or argued always among the local politicians.We have what we call a skytrain system, connecting surrey to north vancouver, it is an elevated train so to speak.All communities along the way, have a skytrain station, and connecting buses all the way along.Many people do rely on transit to get around, but with the nuisance of it, so many people continue to use their own transportation.Myself included.A day pass for all transit(buses/skytrain/seabus) is $8 for an adult,a nd just a 2.5hr 3 zone pass is $2, depending on what time of day. Leave a Comment
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The Skytrain is Vancouver's mass rail network.
The system seems to primarily service the eastside of Vancouver.
Soon though the there will be a new rail network going to the airport. It's scheduled to be built in time for the 2010 Olympics.
But for the moment Vancouver people will just survive with what they have. A small rail network, which during peak times is jammed to capacity.
If you're here travelling I highly recommend a trip out to both metrotown and commercial ave by the skytrain.
Skytrain tickets only cost just over $2 and are valid for 90 minutes. And you can transfer from bus to train on the same ticket. Neat integrated network. Leave a Comment
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The Skytrain is Vancouver's light-rail public transit. It's an unmanned, automatic monorail that travels east-west across Greater Vancouver. The skytrain is the fasted method of travelling around Vancouver because the tracks are above ground (with exception to downtown, where they're below ground). As a result, it flies over the traffic and road systems, and gets you across the city faster than any bus or car could.
Unfortunately, while the skytrain is great, it's also limited. Unlike most cities that understand that a good high-speed transit system needs a north-south route in addition to an east-west route, Vancouver decided that after 15 years of their east-west "Expo Line", they needed to build another east-west line, the "Millenium" line. As a result, if you want to travel north or south out of downtown, you cannot take a skytrain.
Currently there are only four stations located downtown: Waterfront, Burrard, Granville and Stadium. These stations take you east out of downtown, through to East Van, then to Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, and even Coquitlam. Major attractions that are easily accessible by skytrain are: Science World, Metrotown, and Commercial Drive.
Skytrain is a part of Vancouver's public transit system, Translink. This means that you can use your bus pases, tickets or transfers to get on the skytrain. It also means that you can use your skytrain ticket to get on a bus. The skytrain ticket is only good for 90 minutes after you purchase it. One zone tickets for adults cost $2.50.
Also note that the skytrain is based on the honour system. Unlike London's Tube, or Boston's T, there are no gates preventing you from entering without paying. That means that, if you feel mischevous, you can walk right onto a skytrain without paying. However - and this is a big however - there are always officers hopping on and off the skytrain checking for tickets. If you don't present a valid ticket, you will be fined about $170. Leave a Comment
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Introduction
SkyTrain is the world's longest automated light rapid transit system. The SkyTrain moves Vancouverites quickly and safely along 49 kilometres of rails and through 32 stations.
SkyTrain has two lines. The Expo line opened in the 80's for the Expo that was held in Vancouver. The line stretches from Downtown Vancouver all the way to Surrey. The more recent line, that opened two years ago, called the Millenium line, makes a circle around the city starting in the Downtown area, passing via Lougheed back to Commercial Drive.
SkyTrain is not only fast but it is environment friendly. It runs on electricity and is therefore energy efficient. Since the trains travel on elevated guideways they miss all the traffic and the rush hour. The SkyTrain arrives every 2 to 8 minutes.
Bikes / Wheelchairs / Baby strollers
An added perk of the SkyTrain is that during off-peak hours you are able to take your bike on board (into the end cars only and only one bike per car). SkyTrain is also accessible for people in wheelchairs and baby strollers. All stations except Granville have elevators. An elevator is being currently built at the Granville station but the project won't be completed until 2006.
Connections
All SkyTrain stations have bus loops that allow you to connect to the extensive network of buses and at the Watefront station you can connect to the West Coast Express and the SeaBus.
Purchasing a ticket
At all SkyTrain Stations you'll find ticket vending machines. They take Canadian coins, $5, $10 and $20 bills as well as credit and debit cards.
The tickets are valid also for TransLink buses and the SeaBus. Leave a Comment
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The Skytrain,thje expo line, the millenium line and two other new ones, that includes a link from airport to city ?? and when ??
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Sky Train SkyTrain runs along a scenic 28 kilometer track from Vancouver to Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey in just 39 minutes. There are currently 20 stations along the route. Four downtown stations are underground and marked at street level. The other 16 are elevated and visible from the street. SkyTrain links with a network of buses at many stations and with SeaBus at Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver. Daily service is provided every three to five minutes. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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SkyTrain's Expo Line trains operate from Waterfront to King George Station. The line runs along a scenic 28 kilometer track from Vancouver to Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey in just 39 minutes. There are currently 20 stations along this route. Four downtown stations are underground and marked at street level. The other 16 are elevated and visible from the street.
The ticket vending machines that have been installed at SkyTrain stations accept payment from Canadian $5, $10 and $20 bills and coins. Leave a Comment
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The sky train or Sea train I can't remeber exactly what it is called but it is like a little metro and comes in very handy Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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