Latest TransLink News

Belfast Grand Central Station: A Model for Integrated Transport

Since the opening of Belfast's Grand Central Station, Translink has reported a clear increase in ridership, driving a modal shift.

Translink Chief Executive Chris Conway to Step Down

Translink Group's Chief Executive Chris Conway has announced that he will be stepping down from his role in Spring 2026.

TransLink Introduces Additional Language Pins

Frontline transit workers across the TransLink system have now begun to wear pins indicating the languages they are capable of speaking.

Alstom’s Mark V SkyTrain Trains Enter Service in Vancouver

Vancouver’s SkyTrain network has introduced the first of its new Mark V Alstom trains into commercial operation.

TranLink Begins Field Testing for Vancouver's New SkyTrain Vehicles

TransLink has commenced field testing for its new Mark V SkyTrain vehicles as part of the final testing phase before they enter service.

Canada: Capstan Station Opens on Translink's SkyTrain

In British Columbia, TransLink's SkyTrain has commenced service at Capstan Station, serving customers in Richmond’s Capstan Village.

Rail Services Commence at Belfast Grand Central Station

In Northern Ireland, rail services have officially commenced at Translink's Belfast Grand Central Station.

Alstom to Supply 6 Additional Vancouver SkyTrain Mark V Trains

Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply 6 additional Vancouver SkyTrain Mark V trains to TransLink.

Metro Vancouver's Blueprint for Sustainable Transportation

The future of Metro Vancouver's sustainable transportation and housing is explored in this interview by Icomera's Gabriel Lopez-Bernal.

TransLink Unveils New Mark V Vancouver SkyTrain Cars

TransLink has released initial images of its new Mark V cars, which have been manufactured by Alstom to operate on the Vancouver SkyTrain. 

Canada: Two New SkyTrain Contracts for Thales as Expansion Project Progresses

Thales has been chosen to deliver a new operations control centre and a fully automated depot for the Metro Vancouver SkyTrain.

British Steel/Translink Partnership Optimises Rail Performance

British Steel's team is carrying out track monitoring activities on the emerald isle after Translink observed some unusual activity on its l…

British Steel Secures New Long-term Supply Contract with Translink

British Steel is extending its partnership with Translink, Northern Ireland’s national rail operator, after the companies agreed a new long-…

Ireland: Translink and Irish Rail Launch Cross-Border Rail Strategic Development Plan

Translink and Irish Rail launched their Cross-Border Rail Strategic Development Plan in 2017 to improve services on the Belfast – Dublin Cor…

Vancouver: TransLink Solicits Expressions of Interest for LRT Line

TransLink is soliciting expressions of interest (EoIs) from contractors for the delivery of the Surrey-Newton-Guildford Light Rail Transit p…

Canada's TransLink Accelerates Delivery of New SkyTrain Cars

TransLink, along with its provincial and federal partners, are accelerating the purchase of 28 additional SkyTrain cars on the Expo and Mill…

Canada: Opening Date for Evergreen Extension Revealed

The $1.43-billion rapid transit Evergreen extension will officially open to the public on Dec. 2, 2016, Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Linda Reime…

Bombardier Launches Crewing Services for West Coast Express