Sound Transit light-rail extension ready to pass over I-5

Sound Transit is getting ready to show its presence in a big way on the I-5 freeway. Next weekend a portion of the freeway will close as the bridge holding the Lynnwood

Progress is starting to rumble on Sound Transit’s Redmond Link Extension

Redmond, Wash., area residents and travelers will see more activity as work intensifies in extending light rail to Redmond. The 3.4-mile Downtown Redmond Link Extension will extend the line from the Redmond

Bells & Whistles—Wash. State Supreme Court delivers for Sound Transit

HART’s cost overruns for light-rail project have not reached a ceiling Initiative 976 struck down by Washington State Supreme Court CSX suffers derailment in Atlanta suburb Maryland takes over Purple Line project

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‘Justice for Seattle voters’: Initiative 976 is struck down by Washington State Supreme Court

The Washington State Supreme Court has struck down Initiative 976, which would have capped car tab fees at $30. The measure was passed by voters last November, and would have cost cities

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Big changes on Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension

On Oct. 7 Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension marked the beginning of building the light-rail guideway with construction of drill shafts at the site of the future Kent/Des Moines Station. Crews

Bells & Whistles—New details on Sound Transit hi-rail accident

Federal funding allocations announced for four transit infrastructure projects. More details emerge from Sound Transit hi-rail accident. FRA announces rail inspection technology rule to improve track safety. MBTA approves $403.5 million for

More details emerge from Sound Transit hi-rail accident

New details are emerging about the accident that injured four workers on a Sound Transit project in Seattle. The project has been shut down for investigation purposes. Sound Transit says the ones

Hi-rail accident at Sound Transit project injures four workers

A hi-rail vehicle working on a Sound Transit project in Seattle suddenly took off while on the tracks, resulting in four workers being hurt. The truck was traveling northbound in a tunnel

Look and watch: Sound Transit’s Bellevue tunnel now complete

Crews just finished the Sound Transit tunnel that runs under downtown Bellevue, and local media was able to tour the tube. The tunnel is part of the East Link light-rail extension that

Sound Transit to increase service on Link light rail effective September 19

September service changes also include two additional Sounder South roundtrips and adjustments to some ST Express routes  In response to increases in ridership, Sound Transit is planning to add service across its

Rail Group On Air: First of it’s Kind—Building a Floating Rail Bridge

Read more articles on rail bridges. Rail Group On Air · Rail Group On Air—A World’s First: Building a Floating Rail Bridge

Officials use virtual shovels to open construction on Federal Way Link Extension

There’s a way to break ground on a project without disturbing any dirt. Officials ushered in Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 7.8-mile Federal Way

Sound Transit to close intersection of 136th Pl NE and NE Spring Blvd for trackwork

Beginning as early as Monday, July 20, lasting through Friday, Aug. 7, Sound Transit contractor crews will close the intersection of Northeast Spring Boulevard and 136th Place Northeast. This closure is necessary

Plaintiffs argue Initiative 976 misled voters at the ballot box

Initiative 976 will see if it once and for all has a life as a Washington State Supreme Court judge heard opening arguments on June 30. Initiative 976 was passed by voters

Sunday Cinema: Pikes Peak progress, Confederation Line tunnel maintenance, and more

Our video of the week takes us overseas again. In the London area, dynamic testing of Crossrail’s signaling and train control systems resumed this week, with Crossrail achieving its latest testing milestone

Bells & Whistles—Homeowner gives a railroad company some trouble

Georgia lawmakers pass bill prohibiting crosstie burning in two counties. Road project in Boston will require tight fit for railroad tracks. A S.C. homeowner sues a railroad company over a yard project.

State audit suggests Sound Transit can do better when it comes to advance planning, contracting

Washington’s State Auditor’s Office is trying to get Sound Transit back in shape financially. An audit was recently conducted and included ways the agency could cut costs. First the bad news: The

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Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension starts with trees

Sound Transit is continuing early work to prepare for construction of the 7.8-mile Federal Way Link Extension, which will extend the regional light-rail line from Angle Lake station to the Federal Way

Bells & Whistles—6/12/20

L.A.’s Purple Line extension runs into trouble with tunnel construction. Sound Transit’s Tacoma Link light-rail extension costing more. Metro-North Railroad ready to begin construction on rail bridges. California lawmakers want to take

Sound Transit selects design, construction team for second phase of project

Sound Transit has selected South County Transit Partners, a joint venture (JV) of Mott MacDonald and SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business, to continue its role providing project management services for the Federal Way Link

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