Broadway subway project installing final rails and testing trains ahead of late 2027 opening
The $2.83-billion SkyTrain extension will test driverless trains this summer, with opening expected in late fall 2027, over a year away.
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Vancouver's $2.83-billion Broadway subway megaproject is moving into active testing phases this summer, with final rails being installed and train testing underway, though passengers won't board until late fall 2027.
The provincial transportation ministry has released recent photos showing progress as of the end of spring. While final rails are being installed and testing has begun, TransLink confirmed the new extension isn't expected to open until more than a year from now.
Roads—specifically Broadway itself—are being rebuilt after months of construction closure. Electronics are being moved underground, with cable being installed and escalators sent down via crane in areas that haven't been closed off. Though the SkyTrain is typically driverless, initial tests are beginning with operators in control of the trains.
Stations along the route remain under construction. The impact on the city is visible and ongoing: some sections of Broadway that have been open to the weather will not see full summer sun again until after reconstruction is complete.
The facts
When will the Broadway SkyTrain extension open?
The Broadway SkyTrain extension in Vancouver will open in late fall 2027.
How much did the Broadway SkyTrain project cost?
The Broadway SkyTrain extension cost $2.83 billion.
