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A pedestrian crossing the tracks at Columbia City Station. Note pedestrian safety improvements made by the at-grade crossing program

Be a LOOKer! Stay safe and look both ways around tracks and trains

By Seth Daphne Esmeson

Each year, Sound Transit participates Operation Lifesaver’s “See Tracks? Think Train! Week” formerly known as Rail Safety We… 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
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
A graphic of a parent and child waiting to cross as a Link train approaches. Text reads "Safety Fair. Join us! Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m."

Your safety, your community, your safety fair!

By Seth Daphne Esmeson

A safe community is a strong one, and at-grade track crossings are critical points where safety, mobility, and neighborhood … Read more