Capstan Station under construction

Capstan Station

AES is proud to have produced the electrical engineering design, lighting design and acoustic modeling for the construction of the new $52M Capstan Station on the Canada Line, which officially began construction in September.

Located in Richmond, Capstan Station is the first new station to be built along the existing Canada Line alignment, which added further complexity to the project due to the active use of the Canada Line during construction. The team also needed to assess electrical designs from when the Canada Line was initially constructed, identifying areas where changes were required to meet present day electrical standards.

The team at AES ensured the power supply and distribution catered to the unique needs of a station along the Canada Line, meaning assets like dual escalators and important systems for fire alarms, public addresses, communications and security were correctly accounted for in the station’s design.

The AES Lighting team developed human-centric lighting designs that not only met TransLink requirements, but also melded form with function. Our team worked to integrate lighting into the architecture, establishing a clean aesthetic that encourages wayfinding, increases security, and improves safety in all areas of the station.

Once complete, the station’s exterior columns will be illuminated by upward facing projectors, with colour temperatures ranging from 2700K-6500K. Inside the station, commuters will experience linear lighting throughout, including integrated wall mounted lighting that follows the diagonal alignment of staircases and escalators.

Capstan Station is scheduled to open in early 2023 with retail space, a larger concourse, as well as wider and longer platforms to accommodate future three-car trains.