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A passenger wearing a backpack walks away from the camera. They are next to a Sounder train at Tukwila Station.

Sounder riders: Share your thoughts on proposal to lower discount fares

By Katie Metzger

If you're an ORCA LIFT passenger, Regional Reduced Fare Permit holder or between the ages of 6 and 18, your Sounde… Read more
A Sounder train pulls into Tacoma Dome Station on a sunny day.

Happy anniversary, Sounder!

By Katie Metzger

It’s an honor to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sounder South service today with our operating partners, employees, and m… Read more
Melissa Saxe smiles at the camera, with a green background.

Inside Sound Transit: A true original

By Katie Metzger

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sounder South on Sept. 18, let’s meet one of the Sound Transit employees who’s been … Read more
A Sounder train is pictured, with Mount Rainier in the background.

Celebrating 20 years of Sounder South

By Katie Metzger

This year will be memorable for many reasons. As our region rebounds from COVID-19, Sound Transit continues to provide essen… Read more
The view of Puget Sound as Sounder north commuter rail travels between Seattle and Everett along the coastline

Virtual commutes: Ride along with your favorite lines with these views from the operators' cab

By Bruce Gray

Some of our rail and bus lines offer some of the most stunning views of any commute in the nation, especially the Sounder no… Read more