Commuters in Pitt Meadows will see changes to their local transit options this month as TransLink prepares to implement its latest service updates across the region. Starting April 20, 2026, the transit authority is increasing service frequency and extending operating hours on 42 bus routes throughout Metro Vancouver, including local routes that connect residents to transit hubs.
These service improvements are funded by the 2025 Investment Plan, which marks the largest expansion of bus services in the region since 2018. The initiative aims to reduce overcrowding and improve overall convenience for transit users. Among the local adjustments is an update to the 701 route, which will see an afternoon trip scheduled to begin earlier to better accommodate commuters.
While the West Coast Express commuter rail continues to operate on its standard weekday schedule, the line is preparing for a temporary change to assist with travel for the Vancouver Sun Run. On April 19, 2026, the rail service will offer a rare Sunday trip, with a westbound train departing for Vancouver at 7:00 a.m. and an eastbound train returning from the city at 1:00 p.m.
The West Coast Express, which has served the region since 1995, remains the only commuter railway in Western Canada. The service currently connects Pitt Meadows Station, located at 12280 Harris Road, to Downtown Vancouver through five morning and five evening trips each weekday. To further support the growing number of riders on this line, the 2025 Investment Plan includes funding to add additional passenger cars to the commuter trains.
Residents are encouraged to check the updated schedules before travelling to ensure they are familiar with the new service times. With the latest round of bus route improvements, TransLink has now delivered more than 40 percent of its planned service expansion projects.
