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The Canadian government, Province of British Columbia and TransLink recently teamed up to purchase seven new commuter-rail cars for the Vancouver transit agency. The first two of the new cars arrived Aug. 27.

Built by Bombardier, the two cars are being tested and will enter service in early September.

The remaining five cars will be delivered by the end of October and are expected to enter service by year’s end. Initially, the new cars will replace existing vehicles that will be refurbished and upgraded.

The purchase is part of a $26.7 million project that includes the new cars and yard upgrades at the Waterfront and Mission stations to accommodate the new cars. Some safety improvements also will be made, including better crossing guards at Maple Meadow Station. The joint investment will add space for 2,000 additional riders daily, TransLink officials said in a prepared statement.