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Construction is underway at Sound Transit's new rail yard in Bellevue.

Fresh pics: Laying rail around the region

By Katie Metzger

This holiday season, we’re thankful for all of the work that’s gone into expanding our region’s transit system.  One… Read more
A view of the north entrance for Roosevelt Station from NE 66th St.

Fresh pics: progress along Northgate Link Extension

By Katie Metzger

It's been a while since we've shown off all the work being done on the Northgate Link extension. Here's a brief intro to the… Read more
A sculpture called “Building Blocks” is installed at Roosevelt Station.

Art that reflects and creates community

By Katie Metzger

Sound Transit is just two years away from opening three new stations in the U District, at Roosevelt and at Northgate. The n… Read more
The craned nicknamed "Big Red" is dismantled at Roosevelt Station in March, 2019.

"Big Red" crane retirement marks another major step for trains to Northgate

By Alexis Lair

Sound Transit recently said a fond farewell to the 280-foot-long tower crane, dubbed Big Red, after… Read more

Sparks fly inside the future underground Roosevelt Station

Fresh pics: Going underground at Roosevelt Station

By Bruce Gray

Wouldn't it be nice to have a train from Northgate to UW, downtown Seattle and the airport during all of this #Viadoom… Read more