Sound Transit begins 40-day ‘simulated service’ test for Crosslake Connection, adds more downtown trains

Final testing begins for Crosslake Connection before 2 Line extends to Lynnwood

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Sound Transit begins 40-day ‘simulated service’ test for Crosslake Connection, adds more downtown trains

More light rail trains downtown, but not all go to SEA Airport during 40-day testing.

More light rail trains will boost Seattle-Lynnwood frequency, capacity

Starting today, trains will arrive twice as often on this stretch, a benefit that precedes the late March opening of service across Lake Washington.

Bellevue Light Rail Service Increases Ahead of March Cross-Lake Connection Launch

Photo Credit: City of Bellevue Plans continue to ramp up for expanded light rail service across the Eastside and into Seattle, bringing major transit changes that will directly impact Bellevue riders in the weeks ahead. As of February 14, regional transit agency Sound Transit has begun its final testing phase — known as simulated service — for the upcoming Crosslake Connection. During this period, trains are running the future service schedule a…

2 Line Simulated Service Begins

2 Line train (left) and 1 Line train (right) at Pioneer Square station The first scheduled Link 2 Line train departed International District/Chinatown station (CID) this morning, marking the start of full 2 Line simulated service — a key final step before the 2 Line’s full opening on March 28. For the next six weeks, passengers will be allowed on the trains between CID and Lynnwood, and between Downtown Redmond and South Bellevue. Trains will tr…