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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…

All Tacoma T Line service suspended beginning the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 20 until the end of service Jan. 23

Buses will replace T Line trains across the entire alignment from Tacoma Dome to St. Joseph Station from 6:12 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 20 until the end of service Friday, Jan. 23. Saturday, Jan. 24 is being held as a contingency day should the planned work run over schedule.This work will replace two…

Sound Transit monthly maintenance program in effect Jan. 13-15

Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Stadium and Mount Baker stations during late night hours on Jan. 13, 14, and 15 to accommodate planned monthly maintenance work. Passengers should plan ahead and expect around 45 minutes of increased travel time.During the work…

Upcoming closures on the 1 Line throughout January

Sound Transit will continue strategically closing sections of the 1 Line this month for system expansion and critical maintenance work.   Jan. 9 – 11 Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Capitol Hill and SODO stations between 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9 and…

Link light rail will be suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium from 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2 until start of service Monday, Jan. 5

Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations between 11 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2 and start of service Monday, Jan. 5, to accommodate the installation of advanced signaling in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. Passengers should plan ahead and expect around 30 minutes…

1 Line will operate until 3 a.m. on New Year’s Eve

Looking for a safe and reliable option for New Year's Eve travel? Leave the driving to us!   Sound Transit buses and trains will operate fare free all day on New Year’s Eve. Link light rail will run extended hours for the holiday, with service every 15…

Link light rail will be suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium from 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 until 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21

Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations between 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20 and 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, to accommodate the installation of advanced signaling in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. Passengers should plan ahead and expect around 30 minutes of…

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