Metro Vancouver Transit Discussion II

[Lexus]

And yet, we already have rapid transit that has been operational for 17 years. Current capacity can be increased by adding trainsets and increasing service frequency—and higher frequency means better service for customers.
Once that capacity is maxed out, there is also the option to extend all platforms to 50 metres to accommodate three‑car trains, which would result in an immediate 33% increase in capacity. By the time we reach the stage where platform expansions are required, the existing trains will likely be due for replacement anyway, and new three‑car trainsets would be ordered.
I would also speculate that escalators would be added at that stage as well. All things considered, it’s actually a pretty solid long‑term setup.