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Powered Link Train Crosses I-90 for First Time in Pivotal Test

With the long-awaited inaugural "live wire" test successful, Sound Transit will continue tests on the Lake Washington bridge for another 10 to 12 weeks, followed by several months of running empty trains. Monday's test was a crucial milestone to stay on track for a full 2 Line grand opening next spring.

Sound Transit Eyes Double-Length Light Rail Vehicles for Next Major Purchase

The Series 3 cars, set to go into service starting in 2033, would boost passenger capacity by between 5% and 13% while being 10% cheaper. Other details, including passenger layout and amenities, remain to be determined as Sound Transit continues planning.
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The Sound Transit Board Signals a Return to Parochialism

Faced with an agency-wide budget gap approaching $30 billion for the next wave of expansion plans, Sound Transit boardmembers are retreating to their corners and doubling down on parochialism. Clearly, a more holistic approach is needed, driven by outcomes and regional cooperation.

Harrell Stumps for West Seattle, Ballard Light Rail, Facing Financial Headwinds

A press event in Ballard Tuesday was intended to bolster support for getting Seattle's next two light rail lines across the finish line. But rhetoric won't change the dynamics on the Sound Transit board, which feature suburban leaders just as dug in to prioritize the spine from Tacoma to Everett.

Op-Ed: Join Relay Race Running Length of 1 Line Light Rail

Runners are competing in a 36-mile “Light Rail Relay” race on September 27. It's a low-cost, transit-friendly way to compete in a cross-country race tracking the path of 1 Line Link service.

Sound Transit Plans Major Program Reset Tackling 30- to 40-Billion-Dollar Shortfall

Work to close the 20-25% funding gap announced Thursday will likely have far-reaching implications on everything from system expansion projects to how Sound Transit delivers current service. The coming months will likely see assumptions long thought settled back on the table.

Federal Way Light Rail Extension to Open December 6

Federal Way Link will open on December 6, ahead of the previous plan for an early 2026 opening, Sound Transit announced today.

Sound Transit’s 2 Line Faces Hurdles Beyond Crossing I-90 Bridge

While the ability to run trains across the floating bridge continues to be a major impediment to getting the full 2 Line running, other issues along the existing 1 Line could pose even greater challenges to maintaining consistent service.