Columbia station (SkyTrain)

Columbia station is an elevated SkyTrain station on the Expo Line in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. It serves as a major transfer point between the Expo Line branches heading towards either King George station in Surrey or Production Way–University station in Burnaby. The station is located above Columbia Street, between Sixth and Eighth Streets.

Station Information:

• Lines Served: Expo Line
• Branch Routing: Split station serving both King George and Production Way–University branches of the Expo Line.
• Address: Above Columbia Street, between Sixth and Eighth Streets, New Westminster, BC
• Connections: Numerous bus routes operated by TransLink serve the station, providing connections throughout New Westminster and the surrounding region.
• Accessibility: The station is fully accessible, featuring elevators and accessible fare gates.
• Nearby Attractions: The station is located in downtown New Westminster and provides access to various shops, restaurants, services, and civic buildings. It is also near the New Westminster Quay.
• History: Columbia station opened in 1986 as part of the original Expo Line. It became a transfer station when the Expo Line was extended to King George station in 1994.
• Layout: The station features two platforms, one for each branch of the Expo Line. Passengers transfer between trains by walking across the platform.