Braid is an elevated station on the Expo Line of

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system. The station is located near the intersect of Braid Street and Brunette Avenue in the Brunette Creek neighbourhood of

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, British Columbia, Canada. Positioned near the

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border, the station is a major transfer point for bus routes serving the Tri-City area.

History

The station was built in 2002 as part of the original

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project. Before the first phase of the line was completed, a short spur from Columbia station was opened in eastern New Westminster, as a test track; Braid station was the temporary terminus of this spur until the line to

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was completed. In 2016, SkyTrain service was reconfigured in anticipation of the opening of the

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; as a result, the Millennium Line service was discontinued at Braid station. Since October 22, 2016, Braid has been served by an Expo Line branch with service between Waterfront and Production Way–University stations.

Structure and design

Braid, like all stations constructed as part of the original Millennium Line route, has a unique design. Artwork at the station features wooden timbers inside the platform level, and pavers with inspirational words that imply positive things installed into the station lobby floor. The architecture firms Francl Architecture and Stantec Architecture were responsible for designing the station.

Station information

Station layout

Entrances

Braid is served by a single entrance located at the south end of the station. Vehicular access to the entrance is available via an access road connected to Rousseau Street.

Transit connections

This station is a major transfer point for

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bus routes serving the northeast sector of the

; these buses serve

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and

. There is a convenience store located at the ground level. The SkyTrain station is located geographically within fare zone 2. However, as of October 5, 2015, no additional fare is required in switching from bus to SkyTrain and vice versa. Bus bay assignments:

Notes

References

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