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A view from the Operator's cab during testing in the tunnels between University of Washington Station and Northgate Station.

Northgate Link light rail testing moves into final stages

By Eliza Shaner

We’re approaching the finish line as we work to open three new stations at Northgate, Roosevelt and the U District on Octobe… Read more
Link light rail trains lined up at the Operations and Maintenance Base

Fast trips headed to Northgate, Roosevelt and U District!

By Bruce Gray

With new stations at Northgate, Roosevelt and U District neighborhoods set to open on Oct. 2, we've seen a lot of questions … Read more
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Water by train - your Link to staying cool in Seattle

By Bruce Gray

Like many of you, we’ve been watching the weather and dreading another heat blob headed our way.

This one… Read more

A rider taps his ORCA card at the reader at the Columbia City Link light rail platform

Why doesn't Link light rail use turnstiles?

By Bruce Gray

Much like we assume Peter Dinklage can't go to a dinner party without being asked about dragons and crossbows, one of the… Read more

A cartoonish illustration of a busker playing guitar and singing.

Name that tune: new busking areas at six light rail stations

By Galen Crawford

Sound Transit has expanded its busker program from a pilot project at the University of Washington and Capitol Hill Link… Read more