When someday the skytrain comes to the north shore, should there be a new line or a extension of the Expo line?
these are pros and cons for extending the expo line or a new line on iron workers from metro town
Pros for the Expo line :
There would be service from the North shore to Langley
The expo line will become one of the longest metro lines in the world
Cons for the Expo line :
The expo line would be over stretched and will need a lot more capacity to keep up with 5 min service
The extension will have to use the same trains as the Expo line.
Pros for a new line :
There can be different trains run on the line
It will create a way out north from Metro town
Cons for a new line :
Interchange with the expo line, also will take more time (for west van)
a new bridge will cost a lot (same with expo)
less efficiency than through running trains.
Maybe do 2 lines across the Inlet? Expo from Burrard across lions gate, New line across iron workers (both above the traffic lanes), what do you guys think?