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A four-car train on the elevated alignment in South King County

Final testing underway for Federal Way Link Extension

By David Jackson

The Federal Way Link Extension is in the home stretch. For light rail transit that means simulated service, where trains wil… Read more
Three workers stand next to a rebar cage on the construction site in Kent Des Moines in 2021

Looking back: Building the 1 Line to Federal Way

By Katie Metzger

It’s been a long journey from groundbreaking to nearly opening day! As we count down to Dec. 6, when the 1 Line will officia… Read more
A Link train pulls into the platform at Pioneer Square Station

A literal glow-up: We’re upgrading the lighting systems at some of our busiest light rail stations

By Sound Transit

Pacific Northwesterners tend to either endure or embrace “The Big Dark” as a point of pride, but this winter our long slog o… Read more
Seahawks fans board the train at Northgate Station.

Take transit to the game!

By Katie Metzger

Want a safe, reliable way to move around the region? Try taking transit - and it doesn't just have to be for your commute.If… Read more
A large group of people in the interior open area of a mixed-use development

Transit-oriented development opens new doors in SeaTac

By Harrison Price

Sound Transit isn’t just about getting you from point A to point B. Through our transit-oriented development (TOD) program, … Read more