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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2019

Sound Transit's Hilltop Tacoma Link extension places first rail set

Once the rail installation is complete, there is two-week test and inspection period to ensure the rails meet design specifications.

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VideosJune 19, 2019

Sound Transit's Hilltop Link Rail Welding

Crews on Sound Transit's Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project installed the first 300-foot rail segments for the 2.4-mile extension through the Stadium District and Hilltop neighborhood. The new rails were placed on Stadium Way south of Division Street.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2019

Kiewit Infrastructure to design-build Sound Transit rail extension

The total amount of the contract with contingency funding is $1.4 billion.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2019

Sound Transit IDs alternatives for Link extensions environmental study

The board action reflects 18 months of robust public engagement with key stakeholders.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2019

KC Metro, Sound Transit to continue integrated rail ops, maintenance

The new agreement has clearer lines of authority, cost containment, operating rules, data reporting, and other language.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2019

Seattle, Via to provide on-demand transportation to, from rail stations

The year-long pilot project is partly funded by $2.7 million from the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Benefit District.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Sound Transit rail extension moves into next phase

In the coming months, the agency will continue intensive work to advance its federal grant application.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2019

Sound Transit adds double-deckers to I-405 corridor Express routes

Vehicles offer more than 40% more seating than the 60-foot articulated buses they replaced.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2019

Downtown Seattle tunnel moving to rail-only operations

The change, which is set to take place later this month, will impact 830 daily King County Metro trips, according to the report.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2019

Sound Transit light, commuter rail services see boost in 2018 ridership

Overall, the agency's ridership for 2018 grew 2.9% to more than 48 million riders.

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