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A look back at the opening of the SkyTrain 40 years ago

Premier Bill Bennett unveiled Vancouver's driverless SkyTrain ahead of Expo 86, now serving over 400 million boardings annually in Metro Vancouver, TransLink reports.

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The SkyTrain opened its doors to passengers 40 years ago today.

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40 years of SkyTrain, which arrived in Surrey in 1990

The line expanded again in 1994 with the opening of more Surrey stations

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A look back at the opening of the SkyTrain 40 years ago

The SkyTrain opened its doors to passengers 40 years ago today.

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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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