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A tournament to remember

Seattle’s first experience as a World Cup host city was, in a word, incredible....
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Kick off World Cup with ST Shop

The excitement of World Cup is coming to Seattle, and ST Shop is bringing the celebration to International District/Chinatown Station. On all six Seattle match day...
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The World Cup is coming to your commute

Seattle is one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Sound Transit is marking the moment in a way riders can actually hold onto. The day before each ...
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reel icon 🚨 Heads up, Link riders! We're making temporary service changes this summer to accommodate necessary work impacting Link light rail. During limited periods, buses will replace trains while crews complete planned maintenance and equipment upgrades. 🚌 July 26: Buses replace 2 Line trains between South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown Stations all day. 🚌 July 28–30: Buses replace 2 Line trains between South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown during late-night hours. 🚌 Aug. 4–6: Buses replace 2 Line trains between BelRed and Downtown Redmond during late-night hours. These projects help keep the system running safely and reliably. Learn more and sign up for rider alerts at the link in our bio.
reel icon Not every journey needs to be an odyssey. 🎬🚈 From neighborhood cinemas to blockbuster premieres, transit can get you to movie night this summer. Grab some popcorn, find your seat, and leave the driving to us. Check out: @siffnews Cinema Downtown and @amctheatres Pacific Place near Westlake Station @regalmovies Cinebarre Mountlake near Mountlake Terrace Station, Thornton Place near Northgate Station, and Bella Bottega near Downtown Redmond Station @thegrandcinema near the T Line’s Old City Hall Station @cinemark Lincoln Square near Bellevue Downtown Station and Century near Federal Way Downtown Station Find even more at the link in our bio! #SoundTransit #MovieNight #Summer #LifeSTyle Video description: Interior and exterior clips of three movie theaters in Seattle, one in Tacoma, and one in Mountlake Terrace, with a Link train traveling over the I-90 bridge at the beginning and through a tunnel at the end.
reel icon 🫐🛶💐🧺🍹 = peak summer energy. From berry farms and flower-filled markets to picnics, paddles, and rooftop views, the LifeSTyle blog is full of ideas for your next transit-friendly adventure. Check the link in our bio for even more inspo! ✨ Where are you headed this summer? 👇
reel icon PNW postcard, but make it transit. 🚆🌊    While we have your attention, Rail Plus is back and special Sounder event trains are running Sunday!   Plan your next N Line trip at the link in our bio 🔗 Video and photo description: A Sounder train seemingly floats on tracks, with a pool of water in the foreground and the Puget Sound behind.
reel icon There are a lot of new faces around here. In fact, we recently hit 50,000 followers! 🎉 We thought it was the perfect time to reintroduce ourselves, say hello, and thank everyone who’s been along for the ride. 👋 My name is… 🚆 Sound Transit 🚈 Link 🚋 T Line 🚉 Sounder 🚌 ST Express I am your… 🌉 first light rail on a floating bridge. ⚾️ ride to the game. ✈️ airport connection. 🎶 concert ride. ☕️ stress-free commute. 🎓 trip to class. 🤝 helping hand. 🎨 public art curator. 📍 neighborhood tour guide. 🌲 connection to the region. We’re your source for service updates, rider tips, trip inspiration, and the information you need to get where you’re going with confidence. Our goal is simple: to help keep transit safe, clean, welcoming, and ready to connect you to the people and places that matter most. Whether you’ve been riding with us for years or are just hopping on board, thanks for being here. We’re glad you’re along for the ride! 💙
reel icon This past month has been one for the record books. ⚽🌈🚈 We honored Juneteenth. We marched in Pride. We welcomed visitors from around the world. And we came together for six unforgettable World Cup matches. Through it all, transit kept the region moving. June became the busiest month in Link history, with 5.4 million boardings and four of the five busiest days we’ve ever recorded. On our final match day alone, riders set a new record with 309,000 boardings. Those numbers tell part of the story. The rest is found in the packed trains, the teal-vested employees, the volunteers, the station ambassadors, and the riders who welcomed the world with patience and kindness. Thank you for helping make this a month we’ll never forget. ❤️ Check out our blog for more on a tournament to remember (link in bio).
reel icon An update on today’s service disruption 🚊🚧 Subscribe to service alerts for the latest information: https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/service-alerts 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry explains the reason for today’s service disruption on the 1 and 2 Lines and shows the ambassadors and shuttle buses out in the system to help.
reel icon Seattle’s run of hosting World Cup matches may be over, but there’s still plenty of reason to visit SODO. Whether you’re looking for a spot to catch the game, grab a bite, or simply continue showing the neighborhood some love, we’ve got you covered. ⚽🍻   Within a mile of SODO/Stadium stations, you’ll find everything from lively sports bars and local breweries to wineries, cider houses, pizza by the slice, wings, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences.  🚗🍕🍗🍺🍷   Check the link in our bio for our full roundup and even more neighborhood inspiration! 🔗✨ Have a favorite SODO spot we didn’t feature? Drop it in the comments and show them some love comments! 👀
🔥 THE KNOCKOUTS ARE HERE 🔥 Tonight, Team USA returns to Seattle Stadium to face Belgium. Whether you're heading downtown or joining fellow fans around the region, transit can help you experience one of the biggest sporting events of the summer ⚽🚈 Get match day tips and plan your trip at the link in our bio. #FIFAWorldCup26 #SeattleFWC26 #WorldCup2026 #SoundTransit
reel icon 🎆 Heading to fireworks, festivals, or a Fourth of July celebration? Link 1 and 2 Line trains will run extended service into the early morning hours on July 4, making it easier to get where you're going — and get home afterward. The last Northbound 1 Line train will depart Federal Way Downtown at 1:25 a.m., serving Westlake at 2:21 a.m. and arriving at Lynnwood City Center at 2:53 a.m. The last Southbound 1 Line train will depart Lynnwood City Center at 1:39 a.m., serving Westlake at 2:10 a.m. and arriving at Federal Way Downtown at 3:05 a.m. The last Eastbound 2 Line train will depart from Lynnwood City Center at 1:31 a.m., serving Westlake at 2:02 a.m. and arriving at Downtown Redmond at 2:48 a.m. The last Westbound 2 Line train will depart from Downtown Redmond at 1:27 a.m., serving Westlake at 2:13 a.m. and arriving at Lynnwood City Center at 2:45 a.m. ST Express bus routes will run on a normal Sunday schedule, as will T Line. Sounder N Line and S Line will not operate on July 4, but Sounder game train service will be available for Mariners fans on Sunday, July 5. Swipe for details and plan your trip at www.soundtransit.org.
reel icon Millions of moments. Months of preparation. ⚽🚈 Hear from our CEO on the work that helped keep fans moving during the World Cup—and get ready for one final match at Seattle Stadium on Monday 🇺🇸 Video description: Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine wears a jersey and scarf at International District/Chinatown Station. Clips of trains and passengers on match days are interspersed.
reel icon HAPPY JULY! ☀️⚽️🎆🌊🎶🏖️🚈 The month kicks off with World Cup excitement and Fourth of July celebrations, but the fun doesn't stop there. From festivals and fireworks to concerts, markets, and summer adventures, Link, Sounder, and ST Express can get you there. 🚈🚆🚎 Comment any transit-accessible events we may have missed below! 👇 Check out the latest LifeSTyle blog at the link in our bio for a full roundup of July events and all the details. 🔗
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