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Dual disruption will impact train service May 30-31

1 Line and 2 Line trains will experience significant disruptions on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 for planned system maintenance on the Crosslake Connection and rail replacement in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. Link shuttle buses will…

Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. San Diego Padres

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-…

Sound Transit Executive Committee meets on May 14, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Sound Transit Board of Director’s Executive Committee will convene on Thursday, May 14 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The committee will take public comment on the Enterprise Initiative then take potential action to forward Resolution No. R2026-11 to the full Board for consideration. Resolution No.…

Tacoma Dome Link Extension station-area open houses set

Sound Transit will hold three open houses to gather public input on the station-area planning for the four stations of the Tacoma Dome Link Extension (TDLE). An online survey is also available. When complete, the project will extend light rail service…

Buses replace trains between Rainier Beach and SeaTac/Airport May 9-10

This Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, buses will replace 1 Line trains between Rainier Beach and SeaTac/Airport all day. During the closure, crews will conduct routine maintenance on track and power systems near Tukwila International Boulevard Station. 1 Line trains will operate …

Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Texas Rangers

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-…

Upcoming work on Link Light Rail for May

Sound Transit will be altering service to accommodate necessary work impacting Link light rail. Buses will replace trains during limited periods. Monthly Maintenance Window (April 28-30)Buses replace 2 Line trains during late night hours between South Bellevue and Overlake Village…

Sound Transit monthly maintenance program in effect April 28-30

Buses will replace 2 Line trains between South Bellevue and Overlake Village stations during late night hours on April 28, 29 and 30 to accommodate planned monthly maintenance work. Passengers should plan ahead and expect around 30 minutes…

1 and 2 Line service plan for April 25 - 26

This Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, buses will replace 1 Line trains between Rainier Beach and SeaTac/Airport all day, and 2 Line trains during morning hours (from open until noon) between Spring District and Overlake Village. …

New permits for select Link park-and-ride spots debut in May

Starting May 1, Sound Transit will expand its parking permit program to include more station garages and two new paid permit types, helping riders access spaces at our busy garages.  Permit-eligible facilities are those that regularly fill to 90% of capacity or more on weekdays.Riders can…

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