West Coast Express service has been suspended on the afternoon of March 19 due to track issues near Port Haney Station. Prolonged torrential rainfall has triggered a mudslide onto Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway tracks, halting freight train traffic and leading to the cancellation of all eastbound return trips on the West Coast Express.
TransLink has advised commuters to take the SkyTrain to Coquitlam Central Station as an alternative. Additionally, extra bus services will transport passengers to remaining West Coast Express stations. Service impacts are expected to continue into Friday morning, with trains unable to travel east of Maple Meadows Station due to ongoing track issues.
Heavy rainfall has been significant, with reports indicating that parts of Metro Vancouver could receive up to 130 mm of rain. The federal government’s meteorological agency has issued an orange warning for rainfall in the region, highlighting the severity of the weather conditions.
Extra buses will provide westbound service to Maple Meadows Station for customers at Mission City and Port Haney stations, ensuring some level of connectivity despite the disruptions. Observers are closely monitoring the situation as the weather continues to impact transportation services.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the expected duration of the service disruption and the full extent of the damage caused by the mudslide. Commuters are urged to stay updated through official channels for the latest information.