Stalled train on Expo Line brings delays for morning commuters

A stalled train near the Granville Station area caused delays for some commuters Thursday morning.

TransLink posted to Twitter shortly before 6:30 a.m., saying the Expo Line was experiencing delays.   

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However around 20 minutes later, they posted again saying the train had been removed and service was returning to normal.

#RiderAlert Stalled train on Expo Line near Granville Station has been cleared. Trains will be returning to regular service. Thank you for your patience. ^MR

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) August 8, 2019

TransLink said there were delays in both directions as trains only went as far as Stadium-Chinatown Station temporarily.  

This is a developing story and will continue to be updated

#RiderAlert Expo Line is experiencing delays due to stalled train in Granville Station area. Updates to follow. ^MR

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) August 8, 2019

The delays will be both directions, we are awaiting more information, however it sounds like the delayed train will needs to be moved off the line and for now trains are only going as far as Stadium Station. ^CK

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) August 8, 2019