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News releases

South Tacoma and Lakewood station area improvements selected by Sound Transit Board of Directors

Today, in two separate actions, the Sound Transit Board approved an array of projects to provide better access to the South Tacoma and Lakewood Sounder stations. The projects include new station-supportive bicycle infrastructure, sidewalks and ADA improvements.Some of the highlights, developed in…

Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox

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…

Terri Mestas joins Sound Transit as Deputy CEO for Megaproject Delivery

Sound Transit today announced that Terri Mestas has been appointed as deputy CEO for megaproject delivery, a new position created to lead the development of the agency’s concurrent projects quickly and effectively and bring forth ways to accelerate project timelines and reduce capital expenditures…

Sound Transit announces March 2024 Service Change

Sound Transit regularly adjusts our bus and rail services to improve performance, respond to ridership trends, and make the most of the agency’s resources. This month, Sound Transit is introducing several service changes starting between March 30 and April 1, with the most significant changes…

Sounder trains available for AMA Supercross Championship

Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Saturday’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field.…

Nighttime Link light rail maintenance between Beacon Hill and Angle Lake stations starts March 17

Sound Transit will be conducting rail grinding maintenance on the tracks between Beacon Hill and Angle Lake during specific nights between March 17 and April 17. Passenger impacts may fluctuate as work progresses. Starting at 11 p.m. on nights when work is taking place, trains will run every 15 -…

Public feedback period open for possible street vacation proposal at Operations and Maintenance Facility South preferred alternative

Sound Transit has launched a public engagement period for a potential street vacation at the Operation and Maintenance Facility South (OMF South) preferred alternative at South 336th Street in Federal Way. In 2021, the Sound Transit Board named the South 336th Street Alternative as the preferred…

Sounder trains available for Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids plus extended T Line service for Blake Shelton concert at Tacoma Dome

Ride the T Line to see Blake Shelton in concert! We've extended our service hours, so fans can get to the Tacoma Dome and back safely. The concert is expected to run from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sound Transit will provide extra service for this event, with trains running every 12 minutes…

Sound Transit unveils new initiatives to reduce crowding when Lynnwood Link extension opens

In response to direction from the Board of Directors, Sound Transit announced today a series of actions designed to mitigate crowding and improve the experience for passengers when the Lynnwood Link extension opens later this year. Among the steps that the agency is proposing are increased storage…

Link light rail single tracking between Northgate and University of Washington stations late night and early morning March 9 and 10

Due to necessary track repair work, Link 1 Line trains will be single tracking between Northgate Station and University of Washington Station this weekend, March 9 and 10, from 10 p.m. until end of revenue service and from start of service until 9 a.m. During this time, trains will be running…