Sapperton station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | New Westminster , Canada |
| Products | SkyTrain Expo Line service |
Sapperton is an elevated stop on the Expo Line within Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain rapid transit network. Positioned above a Canadian Pacific Kansas City rail corridor on Brunette Avenue, it serves the Sapperton area of New Westminster, British Columbia. Prominent nearby sites include the Royal Columbian Hospital and the main offices of TransLink.
History
Sapperton station commenced operations in 2002 as part of the initial Millennium Line rollout, functioning originally as a test branch extending from Columbia station to eastern New Westminster, alongside Braid. In 2004, the platform surfaces were upgraded with new tiles to enhance safety by making them less slippery.
With the opening of the Evergreen Extension in 2016, the SkyTrain service pattern was altered: Millennium Line trains ceased serving Sapperton, and since October 22, 2016, only an Expo Line segment running between Waterfront and Production Way–University has operated at this station.
Structure and design
The architectural firm Hancock Bruckner Eng & Wright designed Sapperton station, which exhibits a distinctive style characteristic of the original Millennium Line facilities. This elevated station includes a mezzanine level that links to the platforms through stairs, escalators, and elevators. It features two side platforms divided by an art installation in the form of a wheel. Previously, a stationary bicycle located on the mezzanine powered rotation of this artwork; however, it was removed following repeated vandalism.
Entrances
There is one primary entrance at Sapperton station situated at the northeast end. This entrance connects to street level via a pedestrian overpass crossing Brunette Avenue and exits onto Keary Street directly opposite Royal Columbian Hospital.
An additional unofficial access point exists at the southern end, serving as an emergency exit from platform 1 but frequently utilized for entry from Spruce Street. This secondary entrance does not accommodate wheelchair users. To enforce fare compliance for passengers using this door, TransLink has installed Compass card readers.
Transit connections
Although no bus routes serve Sapperton station directly, passengers can access the 109 bus line within walking distance at the intersection of Columbia and Keary Streets:
| Stop number | Routes |
|---|---|
| 53111 |
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| 53218 |
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