Sound Transit reports continued progress on testing for the East Link Extension’s floating bridge segment, marking another major step toward linking Seattle and the Eastside via light rail across the I-90 bridge. Full service on the East Link Extension (2 Line) is expected to begin in early 2026. The agency […]
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Sound Transit’s 2 Line Sees Rider Growth Amid New Delays
Sound Transit’s new Eastside light rail stations are seeing higher-than-expected ridership, even as the full East Link Extension into Seattle faces another delay. According to The Urbanist, which first reported on data presented to Sound Transit’s Rider Experience and Operations Committee in early August, two stations added in May have […]
Another Delay for East Link Light Rail: Opening Set for April 25, 2026
The opening of the full East Link Extension, connecting Seattle’s light rail system to the Eastside, has been pushed back again. The new target date is April 25, 2026, according to Sound Transit’s June 2025 System Expansion Monthly Status Report. The agency had previously projected an early 2026 start with […]
Sound Transit Delays Eastside Connection to Seattle to Early 2026
Sound Transit recently announced that full service on the East Link Extension (2 Line) is now expected to begin in early 2026, delaying the previously targeted December 2025 opening. The updated schedule reflects the current pace of construction, time needed to finish remaining work, and additional time for testing, staff […]
2 Line Extension to Downtown Redmond Expected to Boost Bellevue Ridership
On May 10, 2025, Sound Transit will open two new light rail stations as part of the Downtown Redmond Link Extension. The 3.4-mile expansion adds service to Marymoor Village near Marymoor Park and the Downtown Redmond core. The new stations are expected to increase ridership on the Eastside’s Link 2 […]











