Braid station
| Company type | SkyTrain station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transit |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | New Westminster, British Columbia , Canada |
| Products | Rapid transit services |
Braid is an elevated stop on the Expo Line within Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain rapid transit network. Positioned near the intersection of Braid Street and Brunette Avenue in New Westminster's Brunette Creek area, this station functions as an important transfer hub for bus services connecting the Tri-City region, situated close to the boundary with Coquitlam.
History
Braid station commenced operations in 2002 as part of the initial Millennium Line development. Originally, it acted as a temporary endpoint for a brief branch extending from Columbia station until the line was extended to Commercial–Broadway station.
In preparation for the Evergreen Extension opening in 2016, SkyTrain routes were reorganized, resulting in the cessation of Millennium Line service at Braid. From October 22, 2016 onward, the station has been exclusively served by a branch of the Expo Line, running between Waterfront and Production Way–University.
Structure and design
As part of the original Millennium Line infrastructure, Braid station incorporates unique architectural features such as wooden beams on the platform level and lobby floor pavers inscribed with motivational phrases. The architectural design was executed by Francl Architecture in collaboration with Stantec Architecture.
Entrances
The station provides a single entrance located at its southern end, accessible by vehicle via a dedicated access road linked to Rousseau Street.
Transit connections
Braid functions as a significant interchange for TransLink bus routes serving Metro Vancouver’s northeastern sector, facilitating connections to Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and New Westminster. A convenience store is available at street level. Although situated within fare zone 2, since October 2015 passengers transferring between bus and SkyTrain services are not required to pay an additional fare.
Bus bay assignments:
| Bay | Route number | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 169 | Coquitlam Central Station |
| 2 | 159 | Coquitlam Central Station |
| 3 | 791 | Haney Place (express; weekdays only; no evening service) |
| 4 | 153 | Coquitlam Central Station |
| 5 | 156 | Lougheed Station |
| 6 | 128 | 22nd Street Station |
| 155 | 22nd Street Station |