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Link light rail
Link light rail has 4 alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Storm basketball today at Climate Pledge Arena, start time 7 p.m. Please plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: June 12, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Seattle Storm vs. Golden State Valkyries
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.
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.
Announcement
Ongoing
Storm basketball today at Climate Pledge Arena, start time 7 p.m. Please plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: June 12, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Seattle Storm vs. Golden State Valkyries
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.
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.
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
Announcement
Upcoming
The T Line will have extra service for the 2026 Soccer & Puyallup Tribe’s Opening Celebration & Parade on Friday, June 12.
In effect: June 12-13
Routes: T Line
The T Line will run extended service on Friday, June 12, to accommodate passengers for the 2026 Soccer & Puyallup Tribe’s Opening Celebration & Parade. The last T Line train will depart after the last Fan Zone Express bus arrives at Tacoma Dome Station.
Sounder train
Sounder train has 7 alerts
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
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.
Extra service
Upcoming
Sounder will operate special event service for the FIFA World Cup match between Belgium and Egypt on Monday, June 15.
In effect: June 15, 9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Passengers traveling on June 15 are encouraged to review schedules carefully. Select train schedules will be modified to support FIFA World Cup event service. For the latest service information and updates, please check Rider Alerts before traveling.
N Line Service
A special event train will operate from Everett to Seattle:
Train 1801
- Departs Everett: 9:45 a.m.
- Arrives Seattle King Street Station: 10:44 a.m.
- Makes all regular N Line stops
A special post-match train will also operate:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle King Street Station approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure around 3 p.m.)
- Makes all regular N Line stops.
Please note:
- Additional schedule adjustments may be necessary depending on equipment availability. Any changes to regular N Line service will be communicated through Rider Alerts, station announcements, and onboard announcements when they are confirmed.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
S Line Service
A special event train will operate from Lakewood to Seattle:
Train 1600
- Departs Lakewood: 9:26 a.m.
- Arrives Seattle King Street Station: 10:42 a.m.
- Makes all regular S Line stops
Please Note:
- Regular Train 1518 (10:11 a.m. departure from Lakewood) will be canceled. Bus service will be available for passengers who arrive expecting to board Train 1518.
- Following the match, S Line passengers will use regularly scheduled afternoon Sounder service. No special post-match S Line train will operate.
N Line Service
A special event train will operate from Everett to Seattle:
Train 1801
- Departs Everett: 9:45 a.m.
- Arrives Seattle King Street Station: 10:44 a.m.
- Makes all regular N Line stops
A special post-match train will also operate:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle King Street Station approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure around 3 p.m.)
- Makes all regular N Line stops.
Please note:
- Additional schedule adjustments may be necessary depending on equipment availability. Any changes to regular N Line service will be communicated through Rider Alerts, station announcements, and onboard announcements when they are confirmed.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
S Line Service
A special event train will operate from Lakewood to Seattle:
Train 1600
- Departs Lakewood: 9:26 a.m.
- Arrives Seattle King Street Station: 10:42 a.m.
- Makes all regular S Line stops
Please Note:
- Regular Train 1518 (10:11 a.m. departure from Lakewood) will be canceled. Bus service will be available for passengers who arrive expecting to board Train 1518.
- Following the match, S Line passengers will use regularly scheduled afternoon Sounder service. No special post-match S Line train will operate.
Cancellation
Upcoming
On June 15, S Line train #1518 (10:11 AM Lakewood Station to King Street Station) will be canceled to support event train #1600 for the FIFA World Cup match. S Line shuttle buses will be made available.
In effect: June 15, 10:11 a.m. - 12:26 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Train 1518, scheduled to depart Lakewood at 10:11, will be canceled to support event train 1600. S Line shuttle buses will be available to carry passengers to Seattle who typically ride train #1518 at 10:11 a.m.
- S Line Shuttle Route 1: Departs Lakewood at 10:11 a.m., then serves South Tacoma and Tacoma Dome before continuing to Seattle.
- S Line Shuttle Route 2: Departs Puyallup at 10:38 a.m., then serves Sumner and Auburn before continuing to Seattle.
- S Line Shuttle Route 3: Departs Kent at 11 a.m., then serves Tukwila Station before continuing to Seattle.
Affected direction: to Seattle
- S Line Shuttle Route 1: Departs Lakewood at 10:11 a.m., then serves South Tacoma and Tacoma Dome before continuing to Seattle.
- S Line Shuttle Route 2: Departs Puyallup at 10:38 a.m., then serves Sumner and Auburn before continuing to Seattle.
- S Line Shuttle Route 3: Departs Kent at 11 a.m., then serves Tukwila Station before continuing to Seattle.
Affected direction: to Seattle
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.
Extra service
Upcoming
Sounder will operate special event service for the FIFA World Cup match between Belgium and Egypt on Monday, June 15.
In effect: June 15, 9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Passengers traveling on June 15 are encouraged to review schedules carefully. Select train schedules will be modified to support FIFA World Cup event service. For the latest service information and updates, please check Rider Alerts before traveling.
N Line Service
A special event train will operate from Everett to Seattle:
Train 1801
- Departs Everett: 9:45 a.m.
- Arrives Seattle King Street Station: 10:44 a.m.
- Makes all regular N Line stops
A special post-match train will also operate:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle King Street Station approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure around 3 p.m.)
- Makes all regular N Line stops.
Please note:
- Additional schedule adjustments may be necessary depending on equipment availability. Any changes to regular N Line service will be communicated through Rider Alerts, station announcements, and onboard announcements when they are confirmed.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
S Line Service
A special event train will operate from Lakewood to Seattle:
Train 1600
- Departs Lakewood: 9:26 a.m.
- Arrives Seattle King Street Station: 10:42 a.m.
- Makes all regular S Line stops
Please Note:
- Regular Train 1518 (10:11 a.m. departure from Lakewood) will be canceled. Bus service will be available for passengers who arrive expecting to board Train 1518.
- Following the match, S Line passengers will use regularly scheduled afternoon Sounder service. No special post-match S Line train will operate.
N Line Service
A special event train will operate from Everett to Seattle:
Train 1801
- Departs Everett: 9:45 a.m.
- Arrives Seattle King Street Station: 10:44 a.m.
- Makes all regular N Line stops
A special post-match train will also operate:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle King Street Station approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure around 3 p.m.)
- Makes all regular N Line stops.
Please note:
- Additional schedule adjustments may be necessary depending on equipment availability. Any changes to regular N Line service will be communicated through Rider Alerts, station announcements, and onboard announcements when they are confirmed.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
S Line Service
A special event train will operate from Lakewood to Seattle:
Train 1600
- Departs Lakewood: 9:26 a.m.
- Arrives Seattle King Street Station: 10:42 a.m.
- Makes all regular S Line stops
Please Note:
- Regular Train 1518 (10:11 a.m. departure from Lakewood) will be canceled. Bus service will be available for passengers who arrive expecting to board Train 1518.
- Following the match, S Line passengers will use regularly scheduled afternoon Sounder service. No special post-match S Line train will operate.
ST Express bus
ST Express bus has 31 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)
Multi route reroute
Upcoming
Route 255 and ST 542 will be rerouted in the Montlake area during the University of Washington Commencement from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, June 13.
In effect: June 13, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Routes: 542
Affected stops:
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #25753 SR 520 & Montlake Blvd E (WB)
Stop #29405 Ne Pacific St & Montlake Blvd Ne BAY 2 (WB)
Stop #29420 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (WB)
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #25753 SR 520 & Montlake Blvd E (WB)
Stop #29405 Ne Pacific St & Montlake Blvd Ne BAY 2 (WB)
Stop #29420 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (WB)
Single route reroute
Upcoming
ST 554 is rerouted from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Mon Jun 15 due to street closures near Seattle Stadium for the World Cup match.
In effect: June 15, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 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 #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)
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 7 alerts
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Everett Station - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice due to unscheduled outage.
In effect: June 12, 12:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line
To ride the Sounder:
Passengers with a vehicle:
1. Take the elevator down to return to the parking lot (Park & Ride C).
2. Return to your vehicle.
3. Travel to Park & Ride B for access to Everett Station.
Passengers without a vehicle*:
1. Take the elevator down to return to the parking lot (Park & Ride C).
2. Exit the parking lot and turn left on Hill Ave.
3. Turn left on Pacific Ave and continue west.
4. Turn left on Smith Ave and continue south.
5. Enter Everett Station (Smith Ave & 32nd St).
*Note: This detour includes approximately 0.6 miles of additional travel and includes changes in elevation.
To exit the station:
To Park & Ride Lot C:
1. Turn right on Smith Ave.
2. Continue north on Smith Ave to Pacific Ave.
3. Turn right on Pacific Ave and continue east.
4. Turn right onto Hill Ave.
5. Enter the Park & Ride Lot C.
Passengers with a vehicle:
1. Take the elevator down to return to the parking lot (Park & Ride C).
2. Return to your vehicle.
3. Travel to Park & Ride B for access to Everett Station.
Passengers without a vehicle*:
1. Take the elevator down to return to the parking lot (Park & Ride C).
2. Exit the parking lot and turn left on Hill Ave.
3. Turn left on Pacific Ave and continue west.
4. Turn left on Smith Ave and continue south.
5. Enter Everett Station (Smith Ave & 32nd St).
*Note: This detour includes approximately 0.6 miles of additional travel and includes changes in elevation.
To exit the station:
To Park & Ride Lot C:
1. Turn right on Smith Ave.
2. Continue north on Smith Ave to Pacific Ave.
3. Turn right on Pacific Ave and continue east.
4. Turn right onto Hill Ave.
5. Enter the Park & Ride Lot C.
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
Kent Des Moines Station Garage - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice.
In effect: June 12, 7:29 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Cross 30th Ave S and enter the station.
3. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Exit the garage.
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Cross 30th Ave S and enter the station.
3. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Exit the garage.
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Lynnwood City Center Station Garage - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: June 10, 7:33 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Enter the station through Exit A.
3. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Exit the garage.
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Enter the station through Exit A.
3. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Exit the garage.
Announcement
Ongoing
SeaTac Airport Station 2nd pedestrian bridge elevator construction begins January 8, 2025.
In effect: Jan. 8, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning January 8, 2025, through 2026, construction will take place at SeaTac Airport Station to add a new elevator to the pedestrian bridge. The new elevator will provide an additional option for passengers to travel from the pedestrian bridge to the pickup/drop off parking lot adjacent to the station. During construction, passengers can expect pedestrian walkways to occasionally be blocked or narrowed, and access to the current elevator periodically interrupted.
During times where pedestrian walkways are blocked and elevator access is unavailable, passengers may catch the Rapid Ride A Line bus from SeaTac Airport Station to Tukwila International Boulevard Station in order to use the 1 Line.
The pedestrian bridge from the station to the airport will be unaffected and available throughout the duration of this project.
Beginning February 10, 2025 half of the passenger pick up/drop off area will be closed, as will some parts of the plaza near the stairs and existing elevator as equipment begins to come in for construction of the new elevator.
Additional information about changes in elevator accessibility will be provided as it comes available.
During times where pedestrian walkways are blocked and elevator access is unavailable, passengers may catch the Rapid Ride A Line bus from SeaTac Airport Station to Tukwila International Boulevard Station in order to use the 1 Line.
The pedestrian bridge from the station to the airport will be unaffected and available throughout the duration of this project.
Beginning February 10, 2025 half of the passenger pick up/drop off area will be closed, as will some parts of the plaza near the stairs and existing elevator as equipment begins to come in for construction of the new elevator.
Additional information about changes in elevator accessibility will be provided as it comes available.
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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