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Fresh pics: Take a 360 photo tour of new Northgate Link light rail stations

By Bruce Gray

We're in the home stretch on the Northgate Link Extension!  Today we announced that the new stations in the Northgat… Read more
A view from the Operator's cab during testing in the tunnels between University of Washington Station and Northgate Station.

Fresh pics: Test trains rolling to Northgate

By Bruce Gray

It's happening.  Test trains have started rolling the length of the new Northgate Link Extension opening (on time an… Read more
On a sunny day, three construction workers in yellow vests and hard hats walk along the platform at Overlake Village Station, which is still under construction

Four-year light rail outlook: where are we now, and where are we going?

By Katie Metzger

Well, we made it. The election is (almost) over. If you don't have your ballot turned in yet, check out this story wit… Read more
A graphic depicts people transferring between an ST Express bus and a Link light rail train at Northgate.

Share your thoughts on 2021 service

By Katie Metzger

Sound Transit wants to hear from you as we plan changes to our service next year.  With the Northgate Link light rai… Read more
Looking down at the platform of the nearly complete Roosevelt Station, as media members descend the stairs.

Fresh pics: Nearing completion at Roosevelt Station

By John Gallagher

Imagine traveling from Roosevelt to downtown Seattle in just 10 minutes and to SeaTac Airport in 45 minutes. It's … Read more