Sound Transit kicks off monthly maintenance program
Buses replace trains during late night hours on Oct. 21, 22, and 23 between Rainier Beach and Angle Lake stations
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Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Rainier Beach and Angle Lake stations during late night hours on Oct. 21, 22, and 23 to accommodate planned maintenance work on the alignment. The last northbound train will depart from Angle Lake Station at 10:32 p.m. and the last southbound train will depart Rainier Beach Station at approximately 10:40 p.m.
1 Line trains will then operate as scheduled between Lynnwood City Center and Rainier Beach. For passengers continuing south, 1 Line shuttle buses will operate every 10 minutes between Rainier Beach Station and Tukwila International Boulevard Station. From there, passengers can transfer to the King County Metro A Line for service to SeaTac/Airport and Angle Lake stations.
The same connection will be available for northbound travelers, who should use the A line to connect from SeaTac/Airport or Angle Lake to Tukwila International Boulevard Station where they can transfer to the 1 Line shuttle for connections to Rainier Beach and trips further north.
This is the first of Sound Transit’s new planned monthly maintenance windows. These new maintenance windows are designed to improve system reliability and performance by expanding the overnight maintenance window in target areas. During the extended closures, crews will perform enhanced state of good repair work on the rails, overhead power systems, signals, and more.
A language line is available to provide translation assistance for passengers with limited proficiency in English at 800-823-9230.
Sound Transit remains committed to working closely with its partners to continue serving the public. Efforts will continue to prioritize serving riders who depend on Sound Transit’s services, including seniors, people with disabilities, Title VI-protected populations (race, color, national origin), passengers with low-incomes, and those with limited proficiency in English.
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