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Carriages and locomotives are maintained by VIA Rail and operations are under Bombardier Transportation. Carriages and locomotives are owned by TransLink. The service runs along CP Rail tracks and West Coast Express trains are scheduled in between regular freight train service. However on some occasions, there are scheduling conflicts resulting in West Coast Express trains being delayed due to freight movement. | Carriages and locomotives are maintained by VIA Rail and operations are under Bombardier Transportation. Carriages and locomotives are owned by TransLink. The service runs along CP Rail tracks and West Coast Express trains are scheduled in between regular freight train service. However on some occasions, there are scheduling conflicts resulting in West Coast Express trains being delayed due to freight movement. | ||
There are | There are five trains that depart from Waterfront to Mission City in the afternoon and five trains that depart from Mission City to Waterfront in the morning. For latest scheduling information, consult the [http://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/WCE.pdf timetable]. Timetable is subject to changes and adjustments. | ||
==Fares== | ==Fares== |
Revision as of 14:19, 6 May 2017
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Opened | November 1, 1995 | |
Number of Stations | 8 | |
Cities Serviced | Vancouver, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Mission | |
Termini | Waterfront Mission City | |
Line Length | 69 km (43 mi) | |
Track Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | |
Owner | TransLink | |
Operator | Bombardier Transportation | |
Reporting Marks | WCE |
West Coast Express (WCE or WCX) is a commuter railway operating between Downtown Vancouver and Mission, British Columbia. This is a subsidiary of TransLink.
Service Details
The total trip time from terminus to terminus is approximately 75 minutes. Service runs Monday to Friday with morning trips leaving Mission City for Waterfront in Vancouver and Waterfront to Mission City in the afternoon.
Carriages and locomotives are maintained by VIA Rail and operations are under Bombardier Transportation. Carriages and locomotives are owned by TransLink. The service runs along CP Rail tracks and West Coast Express trains are scheduled in between regular freight train service. However on some occasions, there are scheduling conflicts resulting in West Coast Express trains being delayed due to freight movement.
There are five trains that depart from Waterfront to Mission City in the afternoon and five trains that depart from Mission City to Waterfront in the morning. For latest scheduling information, consult the timetable. Timetable is subject to changes and adjustments.
Fares
Fares and zones on the West Coast Express differ from regular fares and zones set by TransLink. West Coast Expres fare products are valid on TransLink services. Passengers must tap in and tap out at all points at validators with their Compass Cards or Tickets. In the morning, Tap Outs are not required at Waterfront Station on the validators.
Fares are as of January 2, 2017. For latest fare information, consult the fare table.
Adult Fares
To/From Waterfront:
Destination | Zone 3: Moody Centre, Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam |
Zone 4: Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows, Port Haney |
Zone 5: Mission City |
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One-Way (Compass Ticket) | $7.25 | $9.00 | $12.25 |
One-Way (Stored Value) | $6.05 | $7.45 | $10.25 |
Return Pass | $13.00 | $16.25 | $22.00 |
Monthly Pass | $201.00 | $244.00 | $335.75 |
To/From Other Stations
Destination | 1-2 Zones (e.g. Moody Centre to Coquitlam Central) | 3 Zones (e.g. Moody Centre to Mission City) |
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One-Way (Compass Ticket) | $5.50 | $7.25 |
One-Way (Stored Value) | $4.60 | $6.05 |
Return Pass | $10.25 | $13.75 |
Monthly Pass | $151.75 | $201.00 |
Concession Fares
To/From Waterfront:
Destination | Zone 3: Moody Centre, Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam |
Zone 4: Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows, Port Haney |
Zone 5: Mission City |
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One-Way (Compass Ticket) | $4.25 | $5.50 | $7.50 |
One-Way (Stored Value) | $3.50 | $4.60 | $6.25 |
Return Pass | $7.75 | $10.00 | $13.75 |
Monthly Pass | $124.50 | $154.25 | $217.25 |
To/From Other Stations
Destination | 1-2 Zones (e.g. Moody Centre to Coquitlam Central) | 3 Zones (e.g. Moody Centre to Mission City) |
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One-Way (Compass Ticket) | $3.25 | $4.25 |
One-Way (Stored Value) | $2.70 | $3.50 |
Return Pass | $6.00 | $7.75 |
Monthly Pass | $93.00 | $124.50 |
Stations
There are 8 stations on the West Coast Express. All stations are wheelchair accessible except for the Park and Ride entrance at Mission City Station. Accessible boarding areas on platforms are raised for convenience and trains have foldout ramps located inside that will be set up by an on board train conductor.
Fleet
Locomotives
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine Horsepower |
Gearing Top Speed |
HEP generator | Notes |
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901 - 905 | 1995 | GMDD | F59PHI | 12V710G3A 3200hp |
79:22 110mph |
500kW DDC 8V149 | Purchased new for WCX commuter service. | |
906 | 2006 | MPI | MP36PH-3C | 16V645F3B-Z 3600hp |
Purchased new for WCX commuter service, as additional unit to maintain capacity and prevent the requirement of VIA units for spares. |
Railcars
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Seats | Notes |
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101 - 108 | 1995-96 | Bombardier | BiLevel | 136 | Cab cars. | |
109 | 2010 | Bombardier | BiLevel | 136 | Cab car. | |
201 - 220 | 1995-96 | Bombardier | BiLevel | 142 | Coaches with "Expresso" coffee bar built where washroom would normally be located, 138 seats. | |
301 - 309 | 2000-01 | Bombardier | BiLevel | 142 | Coaches with welded side skins. | |
401 - 407 | 2010 | Bombardier | BiLevel | 142 | First two arrived on August 26th, 2010. All cars are now in Service. |
Geographical Map
The West Coast Express connects Waterfront Station in Vancouver and Mission City. The line is marked purple on system maps
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Locomotives | 901–905 906 907 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coaches | 101–108 109 201–220 301–309 401–406 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Waterfront – Moody Centre – Coquitlam Central – Port Coquitlam – Pitt Meadows – Maple Meadows - Port Haney – Mission City | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fare Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
– Cash Fares – Fare Structure – Universal Pass (U-Pass) – West Coast Express Fares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Expo Line Fraser Highway Extension – Millennium Line Broadway Extension – Pattullo Bridge Replacement | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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