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An update on Link projects in construction 

By Julie Timm

Julie Timm is the CEO of Sound Transit.      With five Link extension projects currently in cons… Read more
A mostly-blank digital sign at a Link station platform.

An update on our Passenger Information Management System

By Sound Transit

It’s been a while since we’ve updated you on the status of our passenger information system (PIMS) project, so we wanted to … Read more
A person operates a Link train.

Fresh pics: Live wire testing continues for East Link

By Katie Metzger

Overnight live-wire light rail vehicle testing has been rolling out on the East Link light rail tracks. Crews are conduct… Read more
Sounder south passes fall colors near South Boeing Access Road.

Sounder rider? What to know if there’s a rail strike

By David Jackson

Railway labor negotiations are ongoing, but a national strike could start as early as Dec. 8, resulting in the cancellation … Read more
A Tacoma Link vehicle is parked in the Operations and Maintenance Facility.

Fresh pics: Final new light rail vehicle arrives for Hilltop Tacoma link

By Katie Metzger

The final light rail vehicle to support Sound Transit’s T Line Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension has arrived in Tacoma! The c… Read more