Sound Transit’s Eastside Light Rail Projects: Photo Update

Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
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Train testing between Bellevue and Mercer Island.
Courtesy of Sound Transit

SEATTLE - Sound Transit has released photos of projects on the Link light rail extensions to connect the Eastside with the rest of its network.

Currently, train testing is underway on the East Link Extension and the Downtown Redmond Link Extension. Next year, two stations will open in Redmond, and according to Sound Transit, live wire testing began last month. Additionally, crews are working on the I-90 floating bridge.

Below is a gallery of photos with corresponding captions from Sound Transit showcasing its work in the final phases.

This fence at Redmond Technology Station marks the border between the East Link Extension and Downtown Redmond Link Extension.
An operator’s POV of the Marymoor Village Station and parking garage.
Coming into Downtown Redmond Station on the elevated guideway.
A train pulls into Marymoor Village Station, one of two stations opening as part of the Downtown Redmond Link Extension.
Tests like these are done first before trains run on their own power.
All smiles as train testing commences.
Thanks to our photo team for capturing this nighttime testing!
Testing trains on the I-90 crossing.
The trains have been wired with cameras to check the overhead power system. Adjustments to the overhead wires will be made and then rechecked.
Beautiful fall weather and foliage on the Eastside.
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