Henry Bendon's posts

Soccer fans exit a Link train at Pioneer Square Station during the World Cup in Seattle

A tournament to remember

By Henry Bendon

Seattle’s first experience as a World Cup host city was, in a word, incredible. Hundreds of thousands of fans came out to su… Read more
Workers grind a thermite weld on replaced rail in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel on April 21, 2025, near the end of the service disruption.

Back on track: Extended shutdown allowed crews to replace 600 feet of worn-out rail

By Henry Bendon

1 Line trains are back on track, and back at full speed, after the successful replacement of worn-out rails between Pioneer … Read more
A large piece of construction equipment in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel helps crews replace sections of rail

Sound Transit’s new disruption service plan will maximize train capacity while crews perform cracked rail repairs

By Henry Bendon

From April 14 to April 23, 1 Line service will experience a major disruption between Westlake and Stadium stations to accomm… Read more
A person wearing an orange vest stands between two Link light rail vehicles

Wig wag pilot train enters service

By Henry Bendon

On Tuesday, March 11, regularly scheduled 1 Line train number 12 rolled into service equipped with a brand-new feature desig… Read more
A Sound Transit ambassador in a teal vest talks to passengers at Pioneer Square Station, with a Link train in the background.

A state of better repair

By Henry Bendon

Over the past few months, Link riders have experienced a significant number of planned disruptions and service impacts. … Read more