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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Why Aren't There More Skytrains?

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUXSomjE1OU  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP4RUBp1Ucw history

https://thecanadaline.com/station-history/oakridge-41st 


https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones

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