CTrain Service Information
Sept 20-21: Somerset-Bridlewood to Anderson closure
Affected routes: Red Line
Affected stations: Somerset-Bridlewood, Shawnessy, Fish Creek-Lacombe, Canyon Meadows, Anderson
Affected service hours:
Saturday, September 20 (all day)
Sunday, September 21 (all day)
What to expect:
The Red Line will be closed between Somerset-Bridlewood and Anderson stations starting Saturday, September 20 until the early hours of Monday, September 22.
Red Line trains coming from the north and downtown will terminate at Anderson Station. For travel between Somerset-Bridlewood and Anderson Stations, we’ll have shuttle buses replacing train service.
Full CTrain service will be back up and running again on Monday, September 22.
Why are we doing this?
We know these closures can have an impact on your travel, which is why we try to keep them as minimally disruptive as possible. That’s also why they’re so important – because doing preventative work and maintenance now can ensure we’re providing Calgarians with a safe, reliable, and efficient transit system.
Some work can be completed while keeping the trains on track, but there are certain projects that are just too big, or can’t share the space safely while trains are in service, and they require fully closing off sections of the line. Occasionally, a power cut is required to carry out specific work, which also means we need to close the line to train travel.
This weekend, the repair and maintenance projects on the list include:
- Overhead catenary maintenance and inspections,
- Station cleaning and glass repair,
- Track maintenance,
- Concrete work at Anderson Garage,
- and other projects, as time allows.
Thank you for your patience during these closures!
Sept 20-21: Banff Trail to University (Single Tracking)
Affected routes: Red Line
Affected stations: Banff Trail, University
Affected service hours:
Saturday, September 20 (all day)
Sunday, September 21 (all day)
What to expect:
These stations will NOT be fully closed, this is a partial closure.
The northbound track will be closed at Banff Trail and University stations for maintenance work starting Saturday, September 20 until the early hours of Monday, September 22
This means the trains will only be using one track at these stations for travel in both directions. Whether you’re heading northbound towards Tuscany, or southbound towards City Centre/Somerset-Bridlewood, you will need to catch the train via the southbound side (the one heading inbound toward City Centre) at both of these stations.
Keep an eye on the station digital displays and listen for station announcements to ensure you’re using the correct side.
Full CTrain service will be back up and running again by start of service Monday, September 22.
Why are we doing this?
When looking at the work that needs to be done at (or between) specific stations, we always try to see if closing just one side of the tracks is a safe, effective, and available option. Also known as “single tracking”, this type of closure allows us to complete the important work while also keeping train traffic moving!
This weekend, the repair and maintenance projects on the list include:
- Concrete retaining wall repairs in the Crowchild Tunnel,
- and other projects, as time allows.