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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
ORCA card next to a ticket reading machine

How to ride and transfer: 2 Line extension to Downtown Redmond Edition

By Ahnna McCoy

The wait for the light rail to Downtown Redmond is almost over!Starting around noon on May 10, the 2 Line will have two new … 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
Deputy Executive Project Director Eza Agoes wears a white hard hat and yellow vest while on a construction site.

Downtown Redmond Link Extension: Meet the people behind the project

By Katie Metzger

Bringing new transit options to life takes a team of dedicated experts! Get an inside look at the professionals who made the… Read more
A 2 Line train runs by cherry blossom trees near the station in Bellevue.

Go green: Ride transit this Earth Month!

By Katie Metzger

Every time you step onto a bus or a train, you’re making a green choice.  Public transportation is one of the most effe… Read more