This isn’t exactly a revelation, but transit service will not be what you’re used to today (Wednesday).
TransLink just acknowledged this fact in statement emailed to media early this morning.
“Due to heavy snowfall there will be significantly slower service on the transit system today,” reads the statement. “Customers are asked to consider whether they need to travel today, and if there is a need, whether they could consider travelling outside of rush hours, as commutes will take significantly longer than usual.
There are already reports of heavy snow on the actual platforms of SkyTrain stations, including Burnaby's Gilmore station.
!!! The platform at the Gilmore Millennium Line station is completely snowed over #BCStorm @TransLink pic.twitter.com/WkSpAYRdAA
— Simon Little (@simonplittle) January 15, 2020
“The inclement weather may also result in some crowding on board trains and at SkyTrain stations, as was seen during afternoon rush hours yesterday. Station attendants will be on board trains to monitor guideways and limit emergency braking on the system, which can be caused by heavy snowfall or ice buildup.”
TransLink suggests riders check transit alerts before travelling.
“Some routes may be adjusted given road conditions and we do expect that there will be significantly longer travel times,” said TransLink. “HandyDART will be operating at essential service levels only until further notice.”
