Canada Line: Bombardier, TransLink & CBTC – Railway Tech Insights

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“The Canada Line, powered by SelTrac CBTC, has been a leading example of automated rapid transit, serving Metro Vancouver since 2009. Discover the evolution of this innovative system!”

Canada Line: Bombardier, TransLink & CBTC – Railway Tech Insights
August 24, 2016 7:19 am
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Introduction

Bombardier Transportation delivered the first of 205 new Movia Canada Line vehicles to TransLink in 2008. The Canada Line is a rapid transit line serving Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Vehicle Delivery and Specifications

Bombardier Transportation delivered the first of 205 new Movia Canada Line vehicles to TransLink in 2008. The Canada Line is a rapid transit line serving Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. These vehicles are made up of 41 five-car trainsets. Each car is 20.1 meters in length and 2.65 meters wide. The capacity is 162 passengers per car. The trains operate at 750 V DC.

Operational Performance and Expansion

The Canada Line opened on August 17, 2009. In its first year of operation, it served 26.5 million passengers. The line was built in time for the 2010 Winter Olympics. The total project cost was $2 billion CAD. The line runs from Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to Richmond–Brighouse Station and YVR–Airport Station. It covers a distance of 19.2 kilometers.

Fleet Expansion and Technology Integration

The original order for 205 cars was later expanded. An additional 24 cars were added in 2011, and another 26 in 2016. The latest order included the Mark III SkyTrain model, designed to improve the passenger experience. The Canada Line is fully automated and uses the SelTrac CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control) system. This system allows for driverless operation and optimizes train spacing and speed. The control center is located at the Operations and Maintenance Centre.

Maintenance and Operation

The Operations and Maintenance Centre is responsible for maintaining the vehicles. TransLink operates the Canada Line, ensuring the smooth running of the automated system and the safety of passengers.

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Conclusion

The Canada Line, operated by TransLink, began service in 2009 with vehicles supplied by Bombardier Transportation. The line has expanded its fleet and continues to operate using the SelTrac CBTC system.

Company Summary

Bombardier Transportation: Delivered the Movia Canada Line vehicles.

TransLink: Operates the Canada Line.

Technology

SelTrac CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control): The fully automated system used on the Canada Line.

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