 East Link light rail vehicle testing
Sound Transit continues to power progress! Starting Thursday, August 4th, Hi-Rail vehicles will be pulling a single light rail vehicle at walking speeds on the track between the Operations & Maintenance Facility East (OMFE) and East Main station. Crews will be carrying out this work during the daytime hours starting Thursday, August 4th – Friday, August 5th, 7:30 A.M. - 3 P.M.
With these activities moving us toward the opening of the 2 Line, Sound Transit reminds you to pay attention to safety. The trains will be moving fast and can appear quickly. It is important to stay off the tracks at all times and only cross at designated crossings.
What
Light Rail Vehicle clearance testing
When
During the daytime hours beginning Thursday, August 4th – Friday, August 5th; 7:30 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Where
Along the tracks - Operations & Maintenance Facility East (OMFE), Wilburton station, Bellevue Downtown station, and East Main station
Safety Reminders
Only cross at designated crosswalks and signalized intersections. Obey all traffic signs and signals. Link trains are electric and very quiet. Whenever you are around trains or tracks, remember to watch for trains.
Always look both ways before crossing the tracks. Trains can travel in any direction, or any track, at any time. After a train passes, another train may be coming from the opposite direction.
Do not walk, stand, or park a vehicle on the tracks. Trains can arrive at any time.
Stay away from the track switches that are used to change train directions. These switches are very powerful and can move at any time without warning.
When crossing the tracks on a bicycle, always cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle to prevent your bicycle tires from getting stuck in the tracks.
Contact us
Community Engagement: ryan.lescouflair@soundtransit.org or 206-689-4798
After-hours construction hotline: 888-298-2395
Learn how to stay safe around our construction sites.
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