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Link light rail
Link light rail has 3 alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
FIFA World Cup game today at Seattle Stadium, start time 5 p.m. Please plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: July 6, 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Match 94, Belgium vs USA
Please plan ahead for additional travel time and anticipate crowds in stations, on platforms, in trains, and in parking facilities. On game days, parking facilities fill up quickly and earlier in the day. Plan accordingly to ensure you can secure parking.
Click the link below to learn about taking transit to the game or plan out your ride with our trip planner.
Please plan ahead for additional travel time and anticipate crowds in stations, on platforms, in trains, and in parking facilities. On game days, parking facilities fill up quickly and earlier in the day. Plan accordingly to ensure you can secure parking.
Click the link below to learn about taking transit to the game or plan out your ride with our trip planner.
Announcement
Ongoing
FIFA World Cup game today at Seattle Stadium, start time 5 p.m. Please plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: July 6, 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Match 94, Belgium vs USA
Please plan ahead for additional travel time and anticipate crowds in stations, on platforms, in trains, and in parking facilities. On game days, parking facilities fill up quickly and earlier in the day. Plan accordingly to ensure you can secure parking.
Click the link below to learn about taking transit to the game or plan out your ride with our trip planner.
Please plan ahead for additional travel time and anticipate crowds in stations, on platforms, in trains, and in parking facilities. On game days, parking facilities fill up quickly and earlier in the day. Plan accordingly to ensure you can secure parking.
Click the link below to learn about taking transit to the game or plan out your ride with our trip planner.
Announcement
Ongoing
East stairwell at South Bellevue Station Garage is closed
In effect: May 20, 5:17 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
The east stairwell in the center of the South Bellevue Station Garage is closed until further notice due to needed maintenance. To exit the garage, please use the stairwells located along the perimeters of the north and south ends.
Affected lines:
2 Line
Affected lines:
2 Line
Sounder train
Sounder train has 7 alerts
Delay
Ongoing
N Line train #1704 (5:15 PM King Street Station to Everett Station) delayed about 10 minutes due to track congestion
In effect: July 6, 5:27 p.m. until later today
Routes: N Line
Affected direction: to Everett
Extra service
Ongoing
Sounder will operate special event service for the FIFA World Cup match between USA and Belgium on Monday, July 6.
In effect: July 6, 2:20 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Passengers traveling on July 6 are encouraged to review schedules carefully. For the latest service information and updates, please check Rider Alerts before traveling.
N Line Service:
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Everett:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3) at 8:00 p.m.
- Stops at all N Line stations
S Line Service:
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Lakewood:
Train 1601
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 4) at 8:00 p.m.
- Stops at all S Line stations
Note: To accommodate S Line event service, Train 1519 (4:55 p.m. departure from King Street Station) will be canceled.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
N Line Service:
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Everett:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3) at 8:00 p.m.
- Stops at all N Line stations
S Line Service:
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Lakewood:
Train 1601
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 4) at 8:00 p.m.
- Stops at all S Line stations
Note: To accommodate S Line event service, Train 1519 (4:55 p.m. departure from King Street Station) will be canceled.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
Announcement
Ongoing
Rail Plus program suspended until July 13
In effect: June 1 - July 13
Routes: N Line
The Rail Plus program along the Sounder N Line is suspended until July 13 due to increased Amtrak travel demand associated with the World Cup. Passengers should plan to use regularly scheduled Sounder N Line trains during this time.
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit is testing real-time Sounder arrival information on overhead signs.
In effect: June 3, 9:47 a.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Real-time arrival information is being tested on signs at Sounder stations. At times, signs may display inaccurate information due to testing. Trip planner data may also be inaccurate during this time; Sounder schedules are the most reliable source of information about arrival times.
Extra service
Ongoing
Sounder will operate special event service for the FIFA World Cup match between USA and Belgium on Monday, July 6.
In effect: July 6, 2:20 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Passengers traveling on July 6 are encouraged to review schedules carefully. For the latest service information and updates, please check Rider Alerts before traveling.
N Line Service:
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Everett:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3) at 8:00 p.m.
- Stops at all N Line stations
S Line Service:
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Lakewood:
Train 1601
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 4) at 8:00 p.m.
- Stops at all S Line stations
Note: To accommodate S Line event service, Train 1519 (4:55 p.m. departure from King Street Station) will be canceled.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
N Line Service:
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Everett:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3) at 8:00 p.m.
- Stops at all N Line stations
S Line Service:
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Lakewood:
Train 1601
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 4) at 8:00 p.m.
- Stops at all S Line stations
Note: To accommodate S Line event service, Train 1519 (4:55 p.m. departure from King Street Station) will be canceled.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit is testing real-time Sounder arrival information on overhead signs.
In effect: June 3, 9:47 a.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Real-time arrival information is being tested on signs at Sounder stations. At times, signs may display inaccurate information due to testing. Trip planner data may also be inaccurate during this time; Sounder schedules are the most reliable source of information about arrival times.
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting Monday, March 16, Sound Transit will close Kent Station’s northwest Sounder surface parking lot.
In effect: March 16, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027
Routes: S Line
The only available spots for this lot will be three ADA parking spots. This closure will last the duration of this project phase. We expect this phase to be completed in December 2026. We encourage drivers to use the existing Kent garage at W Smith St and 1st Ave N.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
ST Express bus
ST Express bus has 24 alerts
Service revision
Ongoing
Routes 322, 331, 372, and ST 522: Due to the Stride construction project at NE Bothell Way and 61st Ave NE, a long-term temporary stop has been established until Sunday, September 13.
In effect: April 14 - Sep. 14
Routes: 522
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop on Bothell Way NE at the 5800 block, near the Dentist Offices (EB)
The temporary stop on Bothell Way NE at the 5800 block, near the Dentist Offices (EB)
Single route reroute
Ongoing
ST 554 will be rerouted from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Mon Jul 6 due to street closures near Seattle Stadium for the World Cup match.
In effect: July 6, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Routes: 554
Affected stops:
Stop #375 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way (SB)
Stop #620 4th Ave S & S Jackson St (NB)
For ST 554 to Issaquah get on/off at:
Stop #360 2nd Ave & Cherry St (SB)
Stop #1480 S Jackson St & Maynard Ave S (EB)
For ST 554 to Downtown Seattle get on/off at:
The temporary stop on 5th Ave S, just north of S Jackson St (NB)
Stop #628 4th Ave S & S Washington St (NB)
Please expect heavy delays on all routes traveling near downtown Seattle.
Stop #375 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way (SB)
Stop #620 4th Ave S & S Jackson St (NB)
For ST 554 to Issaquah get on/off at:
Stop #360 2nd Ave & Cherry St (SB)
Stop #1480 S Jackson St & Maynard Ave S (EB)
For ST 554 to Downtown Seattle get on/off at:
The temporary stop on 5th Ave S, just north of S Jackson St (NB)
Stop #628 4th Ave S & S Washington St (NB)
Please expect heavy delays on all routes traveling near downtown Seattle.
Announcement
Ongoing
Due to recent reconfiguration of the path and roadways, and varying traffic patterns, it has now caused bus congestion at Federal Way Downtown Station.
In effect: May 4, 7:50 p.m.
Routes: 574
To help alleviate the congestion, ST Express route 574, arriving early will stage on 317th, prior to servicing Bay 7 in the bus loop.
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 590, ST Express 592, ST Express 594 and ST Express 595 will experience a temporary stop closure at 2nd Ave & Stewart St (outbound) until further notice due to construction.
In effect: May 29, 12:45 p.m.
Routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595
Get on/off buses at:
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 590, ST Express 592, ST Express 594 and ST Express 595 will experience a temporary stop closure at 2nd Ave & Stewart St (outbound) until further notice due to construction.
In effect: May 29, 12:45 p.m.
Routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595
Get on/off buses at:
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 590, ST Express 592, ST Express 594 and ST Express 595 will experience a temporary stop closure at 2nd Ave & Stewart St (outbound) until further notice due to construction.
In effect: May 29, 12:45 p.m.
Routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595
Get on/off buses at:
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 590, ST Express 592, ST Express 594 and ST Express 595 will experience a temporary stop closure at 2nd Ave & Stewart St (outbound) until further notice due to construction.
In effect: May 29, 12:45 p.m.
Routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595
Get on/off buses at:
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
Stations
Stations has 3 alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting Monday, March 16, Sound Transit will close Kent Station’s northwest Sounder surface parking lot.
In effect: March 16, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027
Routes: S Line
The only available spots for this lot will be three ADA parking spots. This closure will last the duration of this project phase. We expect this phase to be completed in December 2026. We encourage drivers to use the existing Kent garage at W Smith St and 1st Ave N.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Pioneer Square Station Elevator 706 unavailable until further notice due to an unscheduled outage.
In effect: July 6, 7:36 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Continue on 3rd Ave toward James St.
2. Enter the station using the elevator at 3rd Ave & James St.
3. Take the elevator at the North Mezzanine down to the desired platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the elevator down to either platform.
2. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
3. Take the elevator up to the North Mezzanine.
4. Take the elevator at Exit A (3rd Ave & James St) up to the street.
1. Continue on 3rd Ave toward James St.
2. Enter the station using the elevator at 3rd Ave & James St.
3. Take the elevator at the North Mezzanine down to the desired platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the elevator down to either platform.
2. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
3. Take the elevator up to the North Mezzanine.
4. Take the elevator at Exit A (3rd Ave & James St) up to the street.
Announcement
Ongoing
East stairwell at South Bellevue Station Garage is closed
In effect: May 20, 5:17 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
The east stairwell in the center of the South Bellevue Station Garage is closed until further notice due to needed maintenance. To exit the garage, please use the stairwells located along the perimeters of the north and south ends.
Affected lines:
2 Line
Affected lines:
2 Line
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