CTrain Service Information
May 3: Brentwood to Dalhousie Station (Single Tracking)
Affected routes: Red Line
Affected stations: Dalhousie, Brentwood
Affected service hours:
Saturday, May 3 (all day)
What to expect:
These stations will NOT be fully closed, this is a partial closure.
The southbound track will be closed at Dalhousie and Brentwood stations for maintenance work on Saturday, May 3.
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 northbound side of the platform (the one heading away from City Centre).
Keep an eye on the station digital displays and listen for station announcements to ensure you’re using the correct side.
Full CTrain service on the Red Line will be back up and running again by start of service Sunday, May 4. The Blue Line will be closed between Saddletowne and McKnight-Westwinds Stations on May 4, please see below.
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’s repair and maintenance projects include:
- Glass replacement at Dalhousie Station
- and other projects, as time allows.
May 4: Saddletowne to McKnight-Westwinds closure
Affected routes: Blue Line
Affected stations: Saddletowne, Martindale, McKnight-Westwinds
Affected service hours:
Sunday, May 4 (all day)
What to expect:
The Blue Line will be closed between Saddletowne and McKnight-Westwinds stations all day on Sunday, May 4.
Trains coming from the southwest and downtown will terminate at McKnight-Westwinds Station, and shuttle buses will replace train service between Saddletowne and McKnight-Westwinds stations. We will deploy two-car trains for the rest of the system as usual for Sunday.
Full CTrain service will be back up and running again by start of service on Monday, May 5.
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:
- Work in the 64 Ave NE tunnel,
- and other projects, as time allows.
Thank you for your patience during these closures!