Improvements include new elevator, escalators, enclosed stairwells, and fare gates

BURNABY, BC – TransLink is announcing the completion of upgrades to Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station, which will enhance the station’s accessibility, capacity, and customer flow. These changes will also improve integration with the mall, surrounding bus service, and nearby residential buildings.

The Brentwood Town Centre Station upgrades will be ready for customers on Monday, March 24 and include:

• A new street-level elevator and two new escalators
• An expanded mezzanine for more space and three new fare gates for improved customer flow
• Two enhanced stairwells with enclosed glass to provide weather protection
• Improved lighting

The station will also feature new permanent wayfinding to direct customers, including additional maps and transit information panels.

Brentwood Town Centre Station is the first Millennium Line station to receive upgrades since the line opened in 2002. It is one of the busiest stations on the Millennium Line and a transfer point for seven different bus routes. In recent years, the area surrounding the station has been transitioning into a densified, mixed-use neighbourhood with increased transit needs.

The $32 million investment for this upgrade project was part of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), with contributions from the Government of Canada and TransLink.

Brentwood Town Centre Station Facts:

• Over 2.2 million boardings in 2024.
• The third busiest Millennium Line station, due to rapid residential development nearby.
• Serves roughly 23,000 residents and 15,000 workers within a 10-minute walk.
• Transfer point for bus routes 25, 123, 130, 134, 136, 222, and the N9.
• These routes connect to UBC, New Westminster, Metrotown, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, and late night bus service from downtown Vancouver.
• The only SkyTrain station built on a roadway median.
• The station’s double curved wood canopy, which resembles a canoe shape, was the first of its kind in North America.
• The station has won multiple design awards, including the Governor General Medal in Architecture and the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture.

Quotes:

Kevin Quinn, CEO, TransLink –

“Completion of the Brentwood Town Centre Station upgrades mark a major milestone in enhancing accessibility, safety, and comfort for our customers. These improvements will ensure we continue providing efficient and reliable transit services as the Brentwood community grows. We’re proud to deliver this project, in partnership with the Government of Canada, to meet the needs of transit users for years to come.”

The Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services and Member of Parliament for Burnaby North–Seymour, on behalf of the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities –

“Reliable, accessible public transit is essential for building strong, connected communities across Metro Vancouver. The upgrades to Brentwood Town Centre Station mean that more Burnaby residents will have an easier, safer, and more efficient commute. By making smart investments in sustainable transportation, we’re ensuring that public transit continues to meet the needs of our growing community. The work is far from over, and our government is committed to continue working with our partners to build better infrastructure in Burnaby, North Vancouver, and all across the region.”

Mike Hurley, Mayor, City of Burnaby –

“Brentwood is one of the fastest-growing neighbourhoods in Burnaby and these SkyTrain station improvements play a crucial role in making this a vibrant and connected community. Whether you live in Brentwood or are coming to visit, upgrades like this make it easier and more enjoyable.”

More information:
Photo Downloads for Media
Rail Projects

Media contact:
TransLink Media Relations
E: media@translink.ca