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All engines go on the West Seattle Link Extension project!

The West Seattle Link Extension team is building momentum with a flyover virtual tour of the future 3 Line, starting from a new, reconstructed station at SODO, and then...
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Link operations and maintenance facilities take center stage

Sound Transitโ€™s voter-approved expansion, the largest in the country, will build our network into a five-line light rail system with 116 miles of service and more than ...
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New Night Bus routes offer regional connections 24/7

Have you ever worked a night shift, caught a red-eye flight, or stayed out a little later than you planned? If so, you know public transportation options can be li...
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reel icon Blitz brings the energy. Weโ€™ll keep you moving ๐ŸšŠ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

Heading to Sundayโ€™s Seahawks game? Ride Link, ST Express, or Sounder and get your gameday started on the right track.

Go to the link in our bio to plan your trip! ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿšˆ๐Ÿˆ

Video description: Seahawks mascot Blitz appears to direct trains, escalators, and buses. On screen text reads โ€œand donโ€™t forget, we run this city.โ€
reel icon The West Seattle Link Extension team is building momentum with a flyover virtual tour of the future 3 Line, starting from a new, reconstructed station at SODO, and then traveling to the Alaska Junction Station in West Seattle.ย ย 

This virtual tour represents the projectโ€™s progress in reaching the 30% design milestone in July. 

Wondering what your commute on the 3 Line will look like when it opens in 2035?

Read more and watch the full flyover video at the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—

Video description: Sound Transit employee Amy reports on a recent milestone achieved on the West Seattle Link Extension project, as well as next steps. Clips from a video rendering of the alignment are also featured.
reel icon What is this thing? ๐Ÿš† 

These are Sound Transit's Operations and Maintenance Facilities โ€” often called OMFs. Located in Seattle and Bellevue, they're where trains receive routine inspections, maintenance, and cleaning to help keep the system running safely and reliably. 

As part of our ST3 expansion, Sound Transit is advancing plans for two new OMFs. Learn more at the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”— 

#BehindYourRide
reel icon What a welcome! ๐ŸŽ‰ 

The community turned out last week to celebrate the opening of Pinehurst Station with music, art, food and fun. Thanks to everyone who joined us to mark this exciting milestone for the neighborhood and the region.

#SoundTransit #Pinehurst
reel icon Through our partnership with the YMCA, young people are getting the chance to experience new places and new possibilities, together.ย 
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Because sometimes, a ride is more than getting from here to there.ย  ๐Ÿš†โœจ

Itโ€™s a chance to experience something new.
To discover joy.
To have fun.
To explore.
To make a memory.ย 
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When we connect people to places, we can also connect them to possibility.๐Ÿ’œ

Head to the link in our bio for more information on our partnerships program! ๐Ÿ”—
reel icon A little behind-the-scenes look at what goes into your everyday ride. 

This new Link train is getting unwrapped and prepared for service as we continue investing in and growing the fleet that serves riders across the region. 

#BehindYourRide 

Video description: Text reads "the new trains behind your ride." A new light rail vehicle is unloaded from a truck then unwrapped inside an operations and maintenance facility.
reel icon A new station. New connections. A great celebration.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for opening day at Pinehurst Station. It was a joy to see neighbors, community partners, riders, and local organizations come together to mark this milestone.

Here's a look back at an unforgettable day. ๐Ÿšˆโœจ

#SoundTransit #Pinehurst

Video description: Community members celebrate at Pinehurst Station. Text overlay reads "hello! Pinehurst. New station! New neighborhoods! New adventures! Pinehurst. Next stop, everywhere."
reel icon You might not notice every clean window, polished surface or freshly detailed train. 

But Erik does. 

As a Rail Service Worker lead, Erik oversees the daily and monthly detailing of our fleet, helping make sure trains are ready for the thousands of riders who step aboard each day. 

#BehindYourRide 

Video description: Erik cleans a Link train in an operations and maintenance facility while describing his job duties.
reel icon The math is mathing. ๐ŸšŠ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿงฎ

On game days, 1 + 2 does = 12. ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ

This Sunday, skip the traffic and take transit to the game! Ride the 1 or 2 Line or catch the Sounder game train and roll in with your fellow 12s! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š
reel icon 5 years ago today, we said hello to 3 new light rail stations: Northgate, Roosevelt and U District!๐Ÿ‘‹๐ŸšŠ

Itโ€™s hard to believe how much has changed since that opening day back in 2021. Since then, our light rail system has continued to grow across the region, with Pinehurst Stationโ€™s opening just this week bringing us to 51 stations regionwide! ๐Ÿฅณ

Hereโ€™s to looking back at how far weโ€™ve come and to all the places still ahead. ๐Ÿš†โœจ
reel icon HELLO, OCTOBER! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿšˆโœจ

The leaves are changing, the sweaters are out and the region is buzzing with fall activities. Whether you're searching for family-friendly fun, seasonal festivals, live entertainment or outdoor adventures, October has plenty to explore.

Head to the latest LifeSTyle blog at the link in our bio for our guide to can't-miss October events around the Sound. ๐Ÿ”—

What are you adding to your October plans? ๐Ÿ‘‡
reel icon @henryonboard coming to you live from Pinehurst Station! ๐ŸšŠ๐Ÿฅณ

Weโ€™re so lucky to have artist @romsonbustillo here at todayโ€™s community celebration leading an interactive art workshop! Participants get to create their own artwork and take it home with them. ๐ŸŽจ

All this and more happening now! Come celebrate with us. Weโ€™re here until 6 p.m. ๐ŸŽ‰
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