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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Sound Transit Lake Washington connection delayed again to 2026
The Brief Sound Transit 2 Line service has been delayed again from late 2025 to early 2026. A test train being pushed by a truck became the first train in the world to cross a floating bridge on rails. Train testing will increase as construction concludes over the coming months. SEATTLE - The Sound Transitlight rail connection between the east and west sides of the Seattle area has been delayed again until early 2026. After the opening of the 10th link light rail station just 10 days ago in Downtown Redmond, Sound Transit has delayed the 2 Line connection between the International District/Chinatown and the South Bellevue station over the Homer M. Hadley floating bridge until at least early 2026, it announced in a statement Tuesday. The connection between the two stations over the I-90 floating bridge would make it the first in the world to run a light rail across the floating bridge, but the construction comes with challenges like these delays. "Firsts take time, and we're going to take the time needed to make sure each of the unique components and systems on the bridge function correctly," said Sound Transit in its May 20 construction update. "Since there are many new, complex systems on the bridge structure, we're going to be realistic about the time it will take to complete the work." Timeline The Sound Transit 2 Line east link extension was given voter approval back in 2008 after two prior years of planning. Fast-forward 17 years after the voter approval, and a decade after the beginning of construction, the project has yet to be fully completed. Sound Transit had planned for the light rail trains to be running service on and off the floating bridge by 2020, but a series of delays pushed the target date to 2023, the end of 2025, and now early 2026. Bridge testing began Wednesday, when a light rail train being pushed by a truck became the first train in the world to cross a floating bridge on rails. Construction on the middle segment of the bridge will be concluded within the coming months, and testing will begin to increase to ensure the reliability of the bridge. Sound Transit crews are currently finishing rail installation on the floating bridge, yet have run into rail issues in the past. During rail installations that occurred earlier in construction, bolt inserts that anchored tracks to concrete support blocks below them required replacement. Bolt replacement will be necessary before trains begin testing on the bridge at their intended service frequency. Additionally, crews are completing and testing electrical systems on and around the bridge. Sound Transit is working to ensure that the usage of the electrified light rail won't harm the pre-existing bridge structure. "While our focus remains on opening as soon as possible, our top priority remains making sure all new service is at the standard you deserve - a safe, high-quality, frequent, and reliable ride," Sound Transit said. The Source Information in this article came from Sound Transit. Recovery effort underway after boat sinks in Possession Sound near Everett, WA Shawn Kemp lawyers claim bias in Tacoma Mall shooting case as trial nears Federal judge blocks Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education 'Where is Teekah?': Mother speaks out after Tacoma, WA cold case Activist marks 2 weeks in tree to protest logging near Port Angeles Driver arrested after deadly crash in Kent, WA To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
New light rail stations open this weekend in Redmond
Two new Link light rail stations will open this weekend in southeast Redmond: Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond. The Link 2 Line service will begin on Saturday, May 10. Sound Transit is kicking off the excitement with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at the downtown Redmond station. Passenger service will likely begin around noon. From noon to 4 p.m., celebrations will take place at both new stations, featuring live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Everyone is welcome to join! One service is underway, two-car trains will run every 10 minutes, 16 hours each day. The initial segment of the 2 Line between South Bellevue and Redmond Technology Station opened on April 27, 2024, with first-day ridership of 35,000. Starting Saturday, it will serve the following stations: South Bellevue East Main Bellevue Downtown Wilburton Spring District BelRed Overlake Village Redmond Technology Marymoor Village – opens May 10 Downtown Redmond – opens May 10 Service will run from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. It will connect with the regional transit network at South Bellevue, Bellevue Downtown, Redmond Technology, Marymoor Village, and Downtown Redmond stations. Parking The Marymoor Village station has a new 1,400-stall parking garage, located on Northeast 70th Street. Parking is also available at South Bellevue, BelRed, and Redmond Technology stations. Several stations are accessible from the Eastrail corridor and the regional trail network. Secure bike parking is available at every station. What's next? The rest of the 2 Line is projected to open in late 2025 with the completion of the I-90 segment of East Link. That segment includes the Mercer Island and Judkins Park stations on the 2 Line and connects to the 1 Line at the International District/Chinatown Station in downtown Seattle.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Here's when the light rail extension opens in Redmond
Two new light rail stations are opening in Redmond next month. Sound Transit says the Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond stations for Line 2 will open on May 10. There will be a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. and service will begin at noon. The final phase of testing is underway. Sound Transit says it's currently running a simulated service, where the light rail runs on its normal schedule without passengers between Redmond Technology and Downtown Redmond stations. During this time, passengers will need to board and exit at Redmond Technology Station. The 2 Line will run every 10 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily between South Bellevue and Downtown Redmond stations. Passengers will be able to connect with the regional transit network at South Bellevue, Bellevue Downtown, Redmond Technology, Marymoor Village, and Downtown Redmond stations. The Marymoor Village Station includes a 1,400-stall parking garage. Bike parking is available at all stations, and several 2 Line stations are accessible from the Eastrail corridor and the regional trail network Sound Transit has launched a new informational site to help people plan for opening day and their upcoming trips on the 2 Line. To visit the site, click here. When the full 2 Line opens, it will add the Mercer Island and Judkins Park stations and connect to the 1 Line at the International District/Chinatown Station in downtown Seattle.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Yahoo
Light Rail services temporarily suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO stations until Sunday
Sound Transit announced that services between Seattle's Capitol Hill and SODO stations will be suspended from Friday, Feb. 14 to Sunday, Feb. 16. Normal operations are scheduled to resume at the start of service Monday, Feb. 17. 'During this time, crews will be performing systems integration tests on the control signals that will command future 1 and 2 Line trains. These tests will include train movements between the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel and Judkins Park Station. Power to the system will remain active and trains will be moving, but the nature of the tests require full closure for passenger service,' Sound Transit said. Sound Transit will provide Link Shuttle buses to transport passengers. The buses will run approximately every 10-15 minutes and stop at all stations between Capitol Hill and SODO. Passengers travelling southbound from Capitol Hill station will have to get off the train and take the shuttle, reconnecting at SODO station if they are continuing to travel south. The same will be true for passengers heading north through SODO station, who will exit at SODO and reconnect at Capitol Hill for the remainder of their journey. Link trains will be operating every 15 minutes from Lynnwood City Center to Capitol Hill and from Angle Lake to SODO. The next scheduled disruption will be a single-day closure on Sunday, Feb. 23.
