Changes coming to Sound Transit service this fall are so big, we couldn’t fit them all into a single day.
Link, Sounder, and ST Express all will experience some changes, which will go into effect on different dates at the end of August and into September.
Changes in north King and Snohomish counties
The biggest and most exciting change is the start of 1 Line service to Lynnwood. On Friday, Aug. 30, trains will begin serving four new stations – Lynnwood City Center, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline North/185th Street, and Shoreline South/148th Street – every eight minutes during peak times.
This light rail expansion will be a game changer for people who live and work in north King and Snohomish counties, and a major component of an expanding integrated transit system. With our partners at King County Metro and Community Transit, we have worked to re-envision how Link light rail, Swift bus rapid transit, and local bus service can work together as an efficient, cohesive network.
With the 1 Line serving Snohomish County, starting Sept. 14 ST Express routes 512 and 513 from Everett will connect at Lynnwood instead of Northgate. We’ll also be adding a new temporary route – ST Express 515 – that will run between Lynnwood City Center and downtown Seattle to provide additional capacity before the 2 Line crosses Lake Washington.
On Sept. 16 we’ll be adding new Sounder N Line trips to provide even more options between Snohomish County and Seattle when upcoming planned work on I-5 slows things down. You can find the new schedule here.
The ST Express route 510 schedule will be updated to align with the new Sounder N Line trips.
Pierce County changes
Capacity is also an issue in Pierce County, and we’re making changes to the ST Express 590 schedule to help ease on-board crowding. We’re also adding a new early morning trip to 10th and Commerce. These changes start Sept. 1.
Getting ready for more Eastside service
Pre-revenue testing and simulated service on the East Link extension to Downtown Redmond is beginning, and we’re adjusting the 2 Line schedule to accommodate it effective Sept. 14.
Stay tuned for more information about the opening of new stations at Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond next spring.
That’s not all
While these are the biggest service changes coming this fall, there are minor adjustments to other ST Express schedules and routes. With so much happening, especially in the north end, you’ll want to be ready for changes to your ride.
Visit https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/changes-affect-my-ride/service-changes for a full list of all routes that will have changes.