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2 Line Service Suspended Between Overlake Village and Downtown Redmond

Trains on the Link 2 line will be replaced by buses between Overlake Village and Downtown Redmond tomorrow, June 10, until inspections can be completed and the full 2 line reopened. Trains will operate every 10 minutes between South Bellevue and Overlake Village stations. A bus bridge will be…

Union Station to remain open as cooling shelter on Monday

In light of the heat advisory in effect for the Puget Sound region, Sound Transit is extending the period that Union Station is open to the public as a cooling shelter through 8 p.m. today, June 9.The Great Hall will be open to the public until 8 p.m. to offer people a chance to stay cool during…

Link light rail service will be temporarily suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO stations from the evening of June 7 through June 8

In order to perform work connecting East Link to the existing 1 Line, Link light rail will be temporarily suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO stations from 10 p.m. Saturday, June 7 through the end of service Sunday, June 8. In addition, the Lynnwood City Center platform at International…

Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins

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 available in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special…

2 Line service extended for Marymoor Live summer concerts

Music fans have a new way to get to the summer concert series at Marymoor Park with the opening of the Link 2 Line to Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond. Link 2 Line operating hours will be extended on event dates to make sure people don’t have to sacrifice a minute of the music to take Link to…

Sound Transit Board approves contract to construct Bus Base North

The Sound Transit Board of Directors voted today to approve a contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc. to build Bus Base North, a critical milestone in the development of Sound Transit’s Stride Bus Rapid Transit network. “Today’s Board action will move us one step closer to fast and…

Sounder trains available for Sounders FC vs. FC Dallas

Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Sounders game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special…

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…

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