SkyTrain Station Renovations - Page 152

Spork · #**3021** Posted **Jan 28, 2018, 10:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Express691

Also noticed today that trains are entering platform 3 at walking speed.

I noticed that yesterday too. I wonder if this is temporary (e.g. just yesterday due to some maintenance issue, or temporary while construction wraps up), or permanent (e.g. two platforms = somehow higher risk for people to fall on tracks).

cganuelas1995 · #**3022** Posted **Jan 28, 2018, 10:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Spork

I noticed that yesterday too. I wonder if this is temporary (e.g. just yesterday due to some maintenance issue, or temporary while construction wraps up), or permanent (e.g. two platforms = somehow higher risk for people to fall on tracks).

Isn't one platform gonna be an exit only?

dpogue · #**3023** Posted **Jan 28, 2018, 10:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Spork

I noticed that yesterday too. I wonder if this is temporary (e.g. just yesterday due to some maintenance issue, or temporary while construction wraps up), or permanent (e.g. two platforms = somehow higher risk for people to fall on tracks).

I think I heard on Friday morning that one of the LIM rail plates at Broadway inbound was sticking up a bit and posed a risk of hitting the bottom of the train as it went through. A "go slow" results in the train motors generating less magnetic force, which is less likely to incur damage.

It should be fixed soon, and I'm a bit surprised it wasn't fixed Friday evening. On the other hand, now is the perfect time to try to film the current state of construction from the front of the train

Express691 · #**3024** Posted **Jan 29, 2018, 3:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by dpogue

I think I heard on Friday morning that one of the LIM rail plates at Broadway inbound was sticking up a bit and posed a risk of hitting the bottom of the train as it went through. A "go slow" results in the train motors generating less magnetic force, which is less likely to incur damage.

It should be fixed soon, and I'm a bit surprised it wasn't fixed Friday evening. On the other hand, now is the perfect time to try to film the current state of construction from the front of the train

Seems to be fixed as of today, the Mk1 I was on entered the platform at normal speed.

Mac Write · #**3025** Posted **Jan 29, 2018, 6:30 AM**

What is the latest news on the Mark I retirement plan and have all 114 original Mark I's gotten Translink ivory 2.0?And when will the third order of 28 Mark III trains begin to arrive and enter service? Also when will the second order enter service if they arrive at the end of this year?

Sheba · #**3026** Posted **Feb 16, 2018, 12:57 AM**

I received an 'occupant' letter in the mail from TransLink - they're going to start repainting Edmonds Station.

Urbanmetro · #**3027** Posted **Feb 16, 2018, 9:39 PM**

Surrey Central SkyTrain station North entrance is moving along. Substructure complete, elevator shaft complete. I see the project finishing late fall 2018 �� I just don't see how it is costing 30 mil. The whole station should be upgraded for that amount...

Urbanmetro · #**3028** Posted **Feb 16, 2018, 9:44 PM**

Oh and Metrotown upgrade is double in scope and cost less than 10 million more. Is TransLink in the real estate bubble too?!

Mac Write · #**3029** Posted **Feb 16, 2018, 10:55 PM**

How is the East station house coming along at Metrotown? Anyone have photos from this week of it?

Also how is Broadway coming along? photos?

Sheba · #**3030** Posted **Feb 17, 2018, 12:50 AM**

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How is the East station house coming along at Metrotown? Anyone have photos from this week of it?

No photos. I seem to remember seeing the escalators are physically in place. TransLink said at their open meeting that Metrotown Station would be completed second quarter this year (so between April - June) which seems pretty plausible.

Waders · #**3031** Posted **Feb 17, 2018, 3:43 AM**

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No photos. I seem to remember seeing the escalators are physically in place. TransLink said at their open meeting that Metrotown Station would be completed second quarter this year (so between April - June) which seems pretty plausible.

A lot of work is being done to the sidewalk outside the station.
Spring 2018 is the target completion date. So probably the east stationhouse can be opened between March and May.

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We’re getting close to the finish line on Metrotown upgrades! The station upgrades are on target to be complete in spring 2018.

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Shift · #**3032** Posted **Feb 17, 2018, 5:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by Urbanmetro

Surrey Central SkyTrain station North entrance is moving along. Substructure complete, elevator shaft complete. I see the project finishing late fall 2018 �� I just don't see how it is costing 30 mil. The whole station should be upgraded for that amount...

Is the platform not getting any upgrades? - replacement of the metal grate walls with glass and upgraded platform lighting (to match the new station house)

Urbanmetro · #**3033** Posted **Feb 17, 2018, 6:32 AM**

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Is the platform not getting any upgrades? - replacement of the metal grate walls with glass and upgraded platform lighting (to match the new station house)

You can see the reports on the city of surrey planning reports and news outlets. All the station is getting is one new elevator, three new escalators, a new staircase and better lighting to go with the new north entrance... Poor use of money in my opinion. They should do it right and do it now...

Colin4567 · #**3034** Posted **Feb 17, 2018, 7:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by Urbanmetro

You can see the reports on the city of surrey planning reports and news outlets. All the station is getting is one new elevator, three new escalators, a new staircase and better lighting to go with the new north entrance... Poor use of money in my opinion. They should do it right and do it now...

If they had a good-looking station they'd weaken the appeal of the LRT's glass panels and lighting.

Urbanmetro · #**3035** Posted **Feb 17, 2018, 7:36 AM**

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If they had a good-looking station they'd weaken the appeal of the LRT's glass panels and lighting.

Hahahaaaaa. Funny!!!

Reecemartin · #**3036** Posted **Feb 17, 2018, 3:04 PM**

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mcminsen · #**3037** Posted **Feb 22, 2018, 10:15 AM**

Commercial - Broadway.

Feb.21 '18, my pics

Reecemartin · #**3038** Posted **Feb 22, 2018, 3:52 PM**

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Shift · #**3039** Posted **Feb 22, 2018, 5:47 PM**

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Well Surrey Central is a pretty ugly station.

I think it's by far one of the nicer stations on the expo line - aside from those upgraded. It's quite grande (as far as skytrain stations go).

Nice glass elevator and escalators/staircases - integrated well with the streetscape.
Nice integration of retail units at the base along the street
High vaulted ceilings on platform level
Coffered ceilings above the sidewalk on City Parkway (nice design feature)
I also like the roof design.

MIPS · #**3040** Posted **Feb 23, 2018, 1:38 AM**

I always found the Surrey stations embraced 90's design as opposed to the rest of the Expo Line which was all about that early-80's Space Frame.

For some reason I think of 90's malls.

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