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Sound Transit breaks ground on Renton Transit Center

Today, Sound Transit and project partners celebrated the groundbreaking of Sound Transit’s Renton Transit Center. The project will relocate and rebuild the Renton Transit Center to better serve the regional Stride S1 line, local King County Metro services, and the future RapidRide I Line…

1 Line service suspended between Federal Way and Angle Lake on Feb. 7

1 Line service will be suspended between Federal Way and Angle Lake on Saturday, Feb. 7 to accommodate essential system maintenance along the Federal Way Link Extension. During the closure, crews will conduct inspections and make adjustments to the traction power system to improve system…

Sound Transit launches final phase of public engagement for 2026 Service Plan

Sound Transit invites the public to learn more about proposed changes to future ST Express bus service as part of the 2026 Service Plan through two upcoming virtual information sessions and website.Information Sessions:January 30 from 12 to 1 p.m. February 3 from 6 to 7 p.m.  The…

Crosslake Connection opens March 28

Sound Transit announced today that the Crosslake Connection will open for passenger service on March 28. This final component of the 2 Line will cross Lake Washington and connect with the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown Station, creating a fully integrated regional light rail system.The…

1 Line service schedule for weekend Jan. 23-25

1 Line service will be suspended between Capitol Hill to SODO from 10 p.m. till close on Friday, Jan. 23 and all day Saturday, Jan. 24 for the testing of automatic train protection in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel.  During these disruptions, shuttle buses will replace trains between…

Sounder special playoff service to the Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams

Given ongoing highway construction in the region, Seattle sports fans can save time and money 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…

Sound Transit announces overnight bus pilot service

Sound Transit announced today that a pilot overnight bus route between SeaTac and downtown Seattle will enter service on March 28. This new service will operate about every 30 minutes between 12 a.m. and 4 a.m.“This overnight pilot will ensure 24- hour …

1 Line service schedule for weekend Jan. 16-19

1 Line service will be suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO from 10 p.m. till close on Friday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 18 from start of service until noon for the testing of Automatic Train Protection in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel.  During these disruptions, shuttle buses will…

Sounder special playoff service to the Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers

Given ongoing highway construction in the region, Seattle sports fans can save time and money 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…

Sound Transit seeks volunteers to serve on agency oversight panel

Sound Transit is seeking volunteers from the Snohomish County, North King County, East King County, and South King County Subareas to help the agency succeed in meeting its commitments to the public. The Community Oversight Panel (COP) currently has openings for all of the above Subareas. Sound…

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