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ST Shop: Now arriving

The wait is over — ST Shop is officially live! Sound Transit’s brand-new online store for fans, riders, and transit lovers across the Puget Sound.

Introducing our new series: The Download

The Download, Volume 1 – Reflecting Back and Looking Ahead2025 was a big year for Sound Transit and for advancing the agency’s vision: Enthusiastically transforming the...

Crosslake Update: Work on the 2 Line connection enters a new phase

The holiday season is in full swing, and how better to celebrate than with a regional transit milestone?Look no further than the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection, where a ...

Transit-oriented development moves forward at new South King County Link stations

When the 1 Line extension opened to Federal Way on Dec....
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reel icon Your commute just got more colorful 🎨 This new space showcases public art and brings fresh inspiration to one of our busiest hubs. Stop by and see what’s on display! 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Employees from the Sound Transit Art Program install colorful art by @merlotism at Westlake Station.
reel icon Can you believe it’s already been a month since the 1 Line extension to Federal Way opened?! Graphic designer @byhaileycoral designed her first ever train wrap this year for the event 🚊 “The design is a representation of the journey riders experience between these three new stations,” she said. “I enjoyed the challenge of making sure the illustrations were placed and scaled in a way that riders could enjoy them, avoiding windows and acknowledging the ways doors open and close.” The design also features the logos of sponsors Mott MacDonald and AtkinsRealis. #SoundTransit #1Line Video description: Sound Transit employee Hailey films herself seeing her train wrap design in person in Federal Way on opening day of the new Link light rail service. We then get to see the design up close, as well as photos of the train at an elevated platform.
reel icon Ever wonder who the people in teal vests are during disruptions or new service openings? They’re Sound Transit staff ambassadors — employees from across the agency who volunteer their time to help riders, answer questions, and share updates that may affect your trip. Learn more in this video with @henryonboard ! Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry wears a teal vest at Westlake station while letting passengers know about an upcoming service disruption. He also interviews fellow employee Chris,
reel icon 📣 PSA for your weekend plans! Buses replace Link trains between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations this weekend while we install advanced signaling in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. During the work, 1 Line trains will continue operating every 15 minutes between Lynnwood and Capitol Hill and every 10-15 minutes between Stadium and Federal Way. 1 Line shuttle buses will operate every 10-15 minutes between Capitol Hill and Stadium, making all intermediate stops. More info at the 🔗 in our bio! 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry explains this weekend’s Link service disruption.
reel icon Pre-revved up for 2026! 🎥: @peterbohler Video description: A one-car Link train crosses the I-90 floating bridge.
reel icon HAPPY JANUARY! 🌃☕️💫⛸️🪾 From packed arenas and creative conventions to winter traditions and family fun, January’s calendar is stacked. Wherever you’re headed, Link, Sounder, and ST Express have your ride covered.  Check the LifeSTyle blog post at the link in our bio for the full list of events and all the details! 🔗
reel icon Another year of progress, connection, and movement across the region. 🚆✨ In 2025, we reached major milestones—from expanding service and opening new stations to welcoming more riders and strengthening connections across our communities. Each moment moved us closer to a more connected region. We’re looking back at some of our favorite highlights from the year, all made possible by you. 💙 Thank you for riding with us—here’s to even more milestones ahead in 2026! 🎉
reel icon Looking back. Moving forward. Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine reflects on how we connected more people to more opportunities in 2025 — and what’s ahead in 2026! Tap the link in our bio to read the first post in our new blog series, The Download. Video description: Dow Constantine stands in front of Union Station before boarding a Link train. Clips of 2025 highlights, including new station openings, train testing, and more, are included.
🎉 New Year’s Eve = fare-free rides 🎉 All Sound Transit buses and trains are fare-free all day, and 1 Line runs late until 3 a.m. with 15-minute late-night service. Celebrate safely. We’ll get you home 🎆🚊
reel icon Ring in the new year with dinner, theater, and a night to remember in SODO 🎭✨   Take Link light rail to SODO Station, just a short walk from Teatro ZinZanni - so you can focus on the fun, not the drive.   Click the link in our bio to learn more! 🔗🎪
reel icon Wherever the holidays take you, we’re here to help you plan the ride. Sound Transit will operate on holiday schedules for Christmas Eve, Christmas, the day after Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. *Some late night trips will operate on New Year’s Eve, pending operator availability. Check schedules and plan your trip with the 🔗 in our bio! #SoundTransit #Holidays
reel icon Ready to start seeing more trains on the I-90 floating bridge? We’re starting pre-revenue operations on the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection 🚊 Head to our blog to find out what that means for passengers and for the region - 🔗 in bio! 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry wears orange rain gear while reporting from the I-90 bridge as trains begin daytime testing.