Canada Line | Completed

[Metro-One]

I don't know why, but i have a feeling if they do create a unified branding it will occur when all the turnstyles are put into place, just a back of the head feeling.

[deasine]

Originally Posted by Overground

^I totally agree. I mean, how hard is it to come up with unified branding and terminology? This isn't rocket science. For me, if they can't use the term SkyTrain for the whole system, then use something else, as long as it's unified. I don't care if the call it Mickey Mouse or Metro. Pick something and build a brand.

Does the DLR in London (which is P3) have the same unity with the rest of the London Underground (besides the fact that they have different colours)?

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by CLC

maybe a little harsh question, I am wondering what the ridership of Landowne station would come from? It does not seem to have cluster of mid-rises around it (unlike Richmond centre) , and also not an important stop for connecting bus (I means people would connect at Richmond centre). So , basically it would be a station serving the mall?

lansdowne will serve kwantlen university - its at the east end of the lansdowne mall parking lot basically

and the street to the south is full of old condo towers and new ones plus all the ones just to the west that are going up or up already

as for the frosted elevators i think its because they face the oncoming traffic - you notice aberdeen isn;t frosted and it doesn't face the traffic the same way

maybe to cut down on reflections for drivers?

[deasine]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

maybe to cut down on reflections for drivers?

You know... that could be right.

Lansdowne will be redeveloped in the future... I'm glad it will be.

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by deasine

With regards to the vehicles themselves, they are much better than I expected. They seem very dark and ugly in the photos, but it's much better in person: I promise. It feels incredibly open... just until you reach the articulation joint.

I wish the seats weren't white: I wish they were the ones that are being used in the newer MK IIs. They feel alright... no different than the bus ones imo.

The floors were VERY slippery... I'm not sure if it's my converse shoes... or it's because it's new... I just hope they would be less slippery especially when it rains.

The handle bars, like Mr. X said, were ugly. I wish they were dull as well... and all yellow. I also wish they weren't that shade of yellow... TransLink uses a darker more warm tone of yellow.

my friend said "sensing a law suit" as he slide his foot on the floor - very slippery - you can practically glide along the floor

there was so much empty space inside too - i guess people can stack their luggage there

pretty nice inside overall

the poles with 4 bars were good - my friend said "about time" no more hanging onto the roof

[metroXpress]

I don't like the bars either. They should have left it in its original metal colour.
That bright yellow looks bad and akward with the whole colour scheme and your attention goes to it once you get in the car. I guess that's the effect they want....to make you have the temptation to hold it

[SpongeG]

it also has some antibacterial stuff in it that they can't do to the chrome

[deasine]

They should've made it all antibacterial.

[argon007]

i was not one of these pics too. but i went to lansdowne station open house at 4:00pm

i think the station and train matches each other. but i hope the intransitbc can buy japanese car in the future. because japanese car can handle more people.

[lightrail]

Originally Posted by deasine

Does the DLR in London (which is P3) have the same unity with the rest of the London Underground (besides the fact that they have different colours)?

Yes. It is identified using the same London Transport roundel, but the bar is light blue (underground is red and overground is orange). It uses the same fonts and way-finding.

All transport in London operated by Transport for London (or contracted to) is identified by the London Transport roundel, except National Rail, which use the National Rail symbol, regardless of the operator.

Overground Roundel


DLR Station - note use of the Roundel - also note the station colour matches the line colour on the Underground map.

[mr.x]

^ i absolutely love their branding.

[arashi_1987]

Originally Posted by CLC

maybe a little harsh question, I am wondering what the ridership of Landowne station would come from? It does not seem to have cluster of mid-rises around it (unlike Richmond centre) , and also not an important stop for connecting bus (I means people would connect at Richmond centre). So , basically it would be a station serving the mall?

I think the underused Lansdowne mall parking lot will become the unofficial park and ride for people living all over Richmond and not want to pay at Bridgeport. Just wait to see it function like the parking lot at Lougheed Mall station.

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by mr.x

Does anybody know why there's a glass wall in the ticketing concourse?




Anyhow, I think the next open houses will either be Bridgeport or YVR.

I don't think they can have one at YVR there is nowhere to park unless they operate a shuttle service

[GeeCee]

Originally Posted by mr.x

Does anybody know why there's a glass wall in the ticketing concourse?

I'd guess for attendants, etc to take a break in? maybe they will put up blinds or something.. can't really think of any other use.

[mersar]

Originally Posted by GeeCee

I'd guess for attendants, etc to take a break in? maybe they will put up blinds or something.. can't really think of any other use.

Quite possible. I know that on all the recent CTrain stations in Calgary they've designed the lunchrooms to have a window overlooking part of the station as it can provide another set of eyes on things.

[Mac Write]

Anyone get any video? Will there be any more open houses?

[DKaz]

Whoops looks like they forgot to put that one way security mirror film. For security's sake should we delete the photos from this thread? I vote yes. Actually Transit Police doesn't want anyone taking photos of anything related to their security systems.

[lightrail]

Originally Posted by DKaz

Whoops looks like they forgot to put that one way security mirror film. For security's sake should we delete the photos from this thread? I vote yes. Actually Transit Police doesn't want anyone taking photos of anything related to their security systems.

Better delete those pictures showing the wide-open access to the "fare paid zone" and those obvious camera hanging from 30,000 feet up.

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by The_Henry_Man

5) "Designated Waiting Area" should be TOWARDS THE END of the platform where the escalator/stairs are located, NOT in the middle of the platform, where it's the narrowest part of the platform. Seriously, will someone wait there? It feels claustrophobic (maybe because of the fencing).

Normally the Designated Waiting Area is the area that is in the best view of the video cameras - for safety reasons. It makes sense that a location at the middle of the platform is in sight of both cameras (assuming there is a camera at each end of the platform). i.e Toronto, I think the DWAs also have extra lighting.

[officedweller]

From the Canada Line website - Jim's pics of his ride on the train. Note he left Bridgeport to Waterfront, reversed @ Waterfront to Richmond-Brighouse, then to Bridgeport, then to YVR and back to Bridgeport:

http://www.canadaline.ca/galleryFront.asp?GalleryID=1

Bridgeport Station mezzanine:


Bridgeport Station platform: