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Heads up: Temporary changes to Sounder S-Line

By David Jackson

Update April, 7, 2023: Sounder S Line sticking with five cars Last September, in response to workforce shortages, we… Read more
Two teenagers chat after leaving a Sound Tranist Link light rail train

Youth 18 and younger get free transit passes for all Sound Transit services

By Sound Transit

The Free Youth Transit Pass is live!  The new program is being implemented in partnership with other regional transi… Read more
Two fare ambassadors walk away from the camera and toward a Link train at Roosevelt Station.

Fare Ambassador program now permanent

By Sound Transit

Fare Ambassadors are here to stay!   Following the Sound Transit Board’s action this week, and a successful pil… Read more
A Sounder commuter rail train heading into Seattle along the waterfront.

Help grade Sound Transit on how our service is doing

By Sound Transit

Over the past few years, Sound Transit has conducted an annual Passenger Experience Survey. To help keep our priorities i… Read more
An illustration of a 1 Line train headed to SeaTac International Airport with the Seattle skyline in the background

Summertime, when the 1 Line is your best bet to/from the airport

By Bruce Gray

Summer is a busy season for 1 Line light rail trains with more tourists and other infrequent riders travelling between… Read more