News releases

Read the latest Sound Transit news, expansion developments, and more here.

News releases

Sound Transit announces sponsorship of American Heart Association “Hard Hats with Heart” program

Sound Transit has entered into an agreement with the American Heart Association to become an official sponsor of the Puget Sound Hard Hats with Heart program. Hard Hats with Heart aims to reduce heart disease and stroke in the construction industry by educating craftworkers about cardiovascular…

Sounder trains available for Kendrick Lamar/SZA concert

Seattle concertgoers can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Kendrick Lamar and SZA Grand National Tour show. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from…

Sound Transit seeks input on Everett Link extension

Starting Thursday, May 15, the public is invited to provide input on nonmotorized station access allowance projects for the Everett Link extension. Whether you walk, bike or roll, tell us what would improve your journey to future Everett Link light rail stations. People can provide input either…

Late-night closures of the Angle Lake Station on the Link 1 Line begin May 19

Starting next Monday, May 19, Link 1 Line service will end at 10 p.m. at the Angle Lake Station on weeknights so that crews can undertake testing of the systems connecting the existing 1 Line into the Federal Way Link Extension, scheduled to open in 2026. There will be no Link service between…

Sound Transit names leader for economic development and civil rights

Sound Transit has announced that Daphne Cross will assume the role of Chief Economic Development and Civil Rights Officer. In this position, she will continue to lead the Civil Rights, Equity and Inclusion department, where she had been Acting Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer over…

Light rail to Downtown Redmond opens

Starting today, passengers in east King County will be able to take light rail between downtown Redmond and South Bellevue and easily make convenient connections to the regional transit network. The 3.4-mile extension of the 2 Line includes stations at Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond, as well…

Sound Transit Executive Committee Special Meeting on May 13 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Sound Transit Board of Director’s Executive Committee will convene a special meeting on Tuesday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.The committee will take public comment then will hold an executive session to discuss litigation the agency is or will likely become party to, as authorized under RCW 42…

Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park.The special service will be…

1 Line trains will experience a late-night service reduction from May 1 to May 25

1 Line trains will experience longer headways during late night weekday service beginning Thursday, May 1, to accommodate the combined projects of annual rail grinding and Pinehurst Station construction. Trains travelling northbound from Angle Lake will operate every approximately 15-20 minutes…

FTA Issues Record of Decision approving West Seattle Link Extension

Sound Transit has received the Federal Transit Administration’s Record of Decision for the West Seattle Link Extension project. This major milestone allows the project to advance into the next stage of development, the design phase.The 4.1-mile West Seattle light rail extension was approved by…

Loading more news releases...