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News releases

Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. the Miami Dolphins

Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field.The special service will…

Sounder trains available for Apple Cup and Mariners vs. Texas Rangers

Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to both the University of Washington vs. Washington State University Apple Cup game Saturday at Lumen Field and this Sunday’s Mariners game at T-Mobile Park. Special Sounder service is in…

Public feedback period open for Tacoma Dome transit access improvements

Sound Transit has launched a public engagement period for the Tacoma Dome Access Improvements project. The public is being asked to help prioritize potential improvements to enhance access to existing and future transit for people walking, biking, rolling or driving to the station, which provides…

Sound Transit, Seattle Symphony celebrate Link’s new Symphony Station

Sound Transit today joined the Seattle Symphony to celebrate the Link 1 line’s newly renamed Symphony Station. The new name (formerly University Street) reduces confusion with the University of Washington and U District stations by the UW campus.The name also highlights the station’s location…

Sounder kicks off Seahawks service for season opener vs. the Denver Broncos

Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field.The special service will…

Sound Transit Fall 2024 Service Change under way

Changes to Sound Transit services started with the opening of the Link 1 Line extension to Lynnwood on August 30, followed by changes to ST Express service operated by Pierce Transit on September 1. Changes to ST Express routes operated by Community Transit, and the Link 2 Line will take effect on…

Light rail to Lynnwood opens

Starting today, passengers in Snohomish County and Shoreline will be able to avoid traffic congestion and use Link light rail to travel quickly and safely to downtown Seattle and SeaTac airport. The 8.5-mile extension of the 1 Line includes four stations, one at Lynnwood City Center, one at…

ORCA announces limited-time promotional day pass fare: ride more for less!

ORCA and Sound Transit issued this news release jointly.ORCA is excited to announce a special promotional offer that will help our riders save more on their daily ride or commute. Starting August 30, 2024, ORCA cardholders can take advantage of a new promotional day pass fare, offering significant…

Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. San Francisco Giants

Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park.The special service will be…

Link 1 and 2 Line fares changing August 30

Starting Friday, Aug. 30, the regular adult fare for Link light rail will be $3. This flat fare will replace Sound Transit’s distance-based fares, which range from $2.25 to $3.50. One-way fares for the T Line in Tacoma will remain $2.Also starting Aug. 30, the price for an Adult ORCA day pass will…