Stanley Park train will be back on track for Easter, including accessible carriages – BC | 24CA News
After a few years of being out of service, the Stanley Park Miniature Train is again on observe and preparations are underway for the Easter prepare.
That occasion can even embrace the railway’s accessible carriages, which have been lacking from the Christmas prepare.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim held an occasion Monday morning saying that this journey will now be accessible to everybody.
“We felt the collective disappointment when the accessibility carriage wasn’t ready for the holiday season,” Sim stated.
“That’s why I’m thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all Vancouverites aboard the train this spring.”
Park board commissioner Jas Virdi additionally introduced on Monday that he might be introducing an emergency movement to scale back or remove ticket prices for the accessibility carriage.
“Building a more inclusive Vancouver is an issue near and dear to my heart,” he stated. “I know this is something community groups have advocated for, and I am proud to support it.”
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Virdi stated he additionally plans to request the introduction of the Access 2 Pass program for the Stanley Park Train, permitting people requiring assist staff to journey the prepare collectively with out extra prices. The program is already in place on the Vancouver Aquarium.
However, riders won’t be able to buy tickets on-site and online-only gross sales are anticipated.
Ticket dates and occasions are anticipated to be introduced within the coming days.
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