Link 1 Line service to Federal Way begins Dec. 6
Sound Transit announced today that passenger service will begin on the Link 1 Line to Federal Way on Dec. 6. The 7.8-mile Federal Way Link Extension includes three new stations in South King County, serving Kent Des Moines, Star Lake and Federal Way Downtown. During peak hours, trains will operate every eight minutes.
“Today’s announcement on Federal Way shows that the region continues to make significant progress toward our mass transit goals,” said Sound Transit Board Chair and Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “This is one more step in completing the spine and providing relief from gridlock and more travel options for our residents. I look forward to the day we open Everett, and Tacoma, and the other key elements of the Sound Transit 3 package.”
“By being nimble, we’re extending light rail further into South King County earlier than planned,” said Sound Transit Board Vice Chair Claudia Balducci. “Riders will be able to seamlessly travel the full length of King County, from Shoreline to Seattle to Federal Way. I’m proud that we’re taking every opportunity to deliver on our promises to voters as quickly as possible. With the Eastlink Starter Line and now accelerated delivery of Federal Way, we are being creative and focused on our commitment to build out the full light rail system that will transform the way riders get around our region.”
“The City of Federal Way is excited about the opening of the downtown Federal Way Light Rail Station later this year,” said Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. “It connects our community more directly into the regional transportation network and expands opportunities for our city’s residents and businesses. We thank Sound Transit for being excellent governmental partners on this transformative project.”
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