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The Capstan station opened on Friday. It is located between Bridgeport and Aberdeen stations, along the Canada Line.

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Published yesterday at 5:34 p.m. EST

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Capstan Station, located between Bridgeport and Aberdeen stations on the Canada Line, opened Friday in Richmond, British Columbia.

The CEO the TransLink, Kevin Quinnexplained that the new station aims to increase the capacity of the Canada line during peak hours.

He added that this is only the second time that TransLink adds a station between two already existing ones.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie explained that when the Canada Line was built, the population density around the neighborhood Capstan was weak. He added that the construction of a station in this district was already considered when the line route was designated.

We knew the time would come. However, with the development [du quartier]we really need it [maintenant].

A quote from Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of Richmond

According to TransLinkaround 16,000 people live in the surrounding area of Capstan.

The station, equipped with two escalators and space for shops, cost $62 million.

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