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mr.x · #**8381** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 7:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

I used it around 8 pm coming back from richmond - the train that arrived at brighouse was jam packed full took a while to empty out

there were two women on the train - one was angry at someone or something - she said i this was the YVR train - i think they got on at bridgeport and she was whining i want to go to the airport why didn't they tell us this didn't go to the airport - anyway they got off at aberdeen and switched - they didn't look stupid - they didn't seem angry just loud and stupid

the train was pretty full on teh way back and people got on and off at each station - a lot got off at yaletown - where my friend and I got off - and a lot people got on there - the one escalator wasn't working

and the train was friggin muggy

lol, were these two women asian? How old were they? It's hard to mess up a transfer that badly when there are so many warnings and indications for train directions both on the stations and trains.

The train was muggy?????

I am extremely happy at how much of a success this line is. It may only be day 3, but these are incredible indicators for the future.

SpongeG · #**8382** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 7:52 AM**

no two white women in their 40's

they weren't angry the one woman was just really loud - i couldn't figgure out if she was mad at her friend or what - cause she kept saying to her firned i thought we were going to the airport

they had no luggage with them - they were fine with the mix up but it was just funny

SpongeG · #**8383** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 7:53 AM**

the train felt really damp - or like riding the subway in toronto

when the doors opened at each station it was nice relief to have the cool breeze

nname · #**8384** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 8:13 AM**

The underground station is too cold, way too cold in a warm summer day especially when there is a train coming. Going into a train you'll feel the train is really really hot. I can't imagine what winter will be like.

deasine · #**8385** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 8:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by nname

The underground station is too cold, way too cold in a warm summer day especially when there is a train coming. Going into a train you'll feel the train is really really hot. I can't imagine what winter will be like.

Especially the ones in downtown. Holy cow, even without the wind of the trains, it's freezing. When the train comes in, that wind just makes it all colder.

deasine · #**8386** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 8:21 AM**

Sea Island Centre Stn
This station will be primarily used by the Air Canada workers. According to the fare machines, I don't think travel between YVR-Airport to Templeton is free and will be free. Quite disappointing as I think it would've linked a lot of workers on Sea Island to YVR and could potentially replace the Air Canada shuttles but I guess that's not the case. Anyway, no one has posted photos of Sea Island Centre, understandably, since it doesn't get you to anywhere. But it's funny, the most beautiful stations on the Canada Line are in the middle of nowhere.

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I love the lighting at the North Service Entrance/Exit. Yes, it's quite industrial, but it has a cool look to it.

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View from the elevator.

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Ceiling of the elevator.

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Emergency exit that was accessible to the public from the second floor.

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Stn from North Service Rd Entrance/Exit

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deasine · #**8387** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 8:24 AM**

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deasine · #**8388** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 8:30 AM**

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From Miller Rd Entrance/Exit

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deasine · #**8389** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 8:34 AM**

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CLC · #**8390** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 8:43 AM**

don't remember if anyone posted these signs at airport
YVR signage still doesn't have Chinese translation for "Canada Line",
and also not obvious from the name "Canada Line" that is means train/metro service

deasine · #**8391** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 8:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by CLC

don't remember if anyone posted these signs at airport
YVR signage still doesn't have Chinese translation for "Canada Line",
and also not obvious from the name "Canada Line" that is means train/metro service

Yes I have and the Canada Line won't be translated reason being there is no official name in Chiense and French.

SFUVancouver · #**8392** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 8:57 AM**

Thanks for all the photos Deasine. You've been doing most of the heavy lifting on the opening week photography and it's appreciated.

I'm absolutely thrilled the line is off to such a successful start. The more I use it the more I like it. We got an absolutely first rate system. Seting aside the complaints and criticism of the platform lengths, which we have gone over and over these last few years, what we have in the Canada Line is a very competent rapid transit system. We have a subway now!

I love SkyTrain Classic but the Canada Line has set the new standard for the network. It is a fantastic first impression for the city and wholly meets expectations.

The amount of luggage I already see on the train is a very healthy sign that the airport leg of the line will get lots of use, and that's with an almost complete lack of signage in YVR. Just wait until the staff are trained up to direct people to SkyTrain and signage is in place throughout the terminals, not just in the Link bldg.

nname · #**8393** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 9:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by deasine

Yes I have and the Canada Line won't be translated reason being there is no official name in Chiense and French.

I think "加拿大綫" is what people commonly refer to the line in Chinese.

Speaking of Chinese translation, I spotted this sign in the parking lot passageway:

(photo taken by me)

Spot any error?

NetMapel · #**8394** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 9:13 AM**

I speak fluent Chinese, and I've never heard of a subway system being referred in that way. I think they translated "sky train" too literally.

deasine · #**8395** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 9:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by SFUVancouver

The amount of luggage I already see on the train is a very healthy sign that the airport leg of the line will get lots of use, and that's with an almost complete lack of signage in YVR. Just wait until the staff are trained up to direct people to SkyTrain and signage is in place throughout the terminals, not just in the Link bldg.

Not sure if I entirely agree since I think YVR's done a great job with preparing for the Canada Line. The are areas within the Domestic Terminal Baggage claim areas that should have the Canada Line signs (it's not facing the baggage carousels, but on the opposite direction which is a little puzzling), but for the most part, there are prominent signs. Of course, it would be nice to have more signs around the elevator and exterior of YVR as they are quite small.

I hope YVR will update passengers if there is an issue with the Canada Line using the TV screens at LINK Terminal, warning passengers in advance if there is any problems and potentially advising passengers to use "other ground transportation options."

CLC · #**8396** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 9:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by nname

Spot any error?

translation error?

Interesting note though YVR uses Simplified Chinese characters, whereas the Casino uses Traditional Chinese characters

nname · #**8397** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 9:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by CLC

translation error?

Interesting note though YVR uses Simplified Chinese characters, whereas the Casino uses Traditional Chinese characters

Bus Loop is translated as a circular bus line...

I guess either the person who translated that sign had never taken bus before, or they just use something like babel fish to translate it...

deasine · #**8398** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 9:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by NetMapel

I speak fluent Chinese, and I've never heard of a subway system being referred in that way. I think they translated "sky train" too literally.

I would refer SkyTrain in cantonese as "hing teet." At first glance, I didn't see an issue but HAHA I noticed it after you mentioned it.

NetMapel · #**8399** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 9:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by nname

Bus Loop is translated as a circular bus line...

I guess either the person who translated that sign had never taken bus before, or they just use something like babel fish to translate it...

Funny, I don't actually have a problem with the bus loop translation. However, maybe they should have translated it as "Bus stop" which is easily understood.

metroXpress · #**8400** Posted **Aug 20, 2009, 1:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by NetMapel

I speak fluent Chinese, and I've never heard of a subway system being referred in that way. I think they translated "sky train" too literally.

Couldn't have agreed more....they could just translate it as subway or something...

Quote:

Originally Posted by nname

I think "加拿大綫" is what people commonly refer to the line in Chinese.

Speaking of Chinese translation, I spotted this sign in the parking lot passageway:

(photo taken by me)

Spot any error?

don't think this is the right character: 綫....should be 線

They translated SkyTrain the same way that TransLink did it in their bus timetables...

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Originally Posted by CLC

translation error?

Interesting note though YVR uses Simplified Chinese characters, whereas the Casino uses Traditional Chinese characters

Yes, and I believe there is a larger population that uses traditional Chinese character here (just look at all the store signs)...but what can we say, that's China's official language...