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A new station. New connections. A great celebration. Thank you to everyone who joined us for Pinehurst Station's opening day. It was a joy to see neighbors, community partners, riders, and local organizations come together to mark this milestone. Here's a look back at an unforgettable day. 🚈✨

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What is this thing? 👀

This is an automatic pedestrian gate! When a train approaches, lights begin to flash, bells ring, and the gate arm descends.

These gates are near BelRed Station. We will install gates at Royal Brougham with construction starting as soon as late 2027.  

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Railroad crossing with raised gates, traffic lights, and a pedestrian crossing. Signs read "STOP HERE" and "RAILROAD CROSSING." The scene is set under a clear blue sky with trees and streetlights in the background.A railroad crossing with barriers and warning signs stands next to a road. The crossing has two tracks, with visible signals and a sign reading "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "2 TRACKS." Trees and a clear blue sky are in the background.A railway crossing with gates and warning lights visible. Yellow tactile paving and red "Stop Here" markings are on the ground. Overhead wires and a "2 Tracks" sign are present. The crossing leads to a road flanked by greenery and trees, with clear blue skies above.A wide street view under a clear blue sky. A person is walking along a sidewalk in an urban area. There are railroad crossing gates and wires overhead. Trees and modern buildings line the background, with one building featuring a unique wooden facade.
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You may have walked across these pathways hundreds of times without knowing their purpose.

Tactile wayfinding tiles provide information for riders who are blind / have low vision. Accessibility is built into every part of the rider experience—including the details beneath our feet.

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Two textured ceramic tiles are displayed on a stone surface, illuminated by sunlight. The left tile features a pattern of wavy, raised lines, while the right tile has a series of parallel, elongated grooves.A modern, well-lit train station interior with gray tiled floors and a bright orange wall. There are empty black benches on the right side. On the left, large windows provide a view of trees outside. An elevator is visible in the center background, and a staircase leads downwards.A person with a white cane walks along a train platform, wearing a colorful shirt and carrying a bag. Another person, wearing an orange vest and cap, follows closely with a guide dog. The platform has modern seating, and a train is visible on the right. The atmosphere is bright and open.A group of people walk along a paved path near a train line. One person uses a white cane. Several others, wearing safety vests, are in the background. The area is landscaped with plants, and the sky is overcast.
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Most riders never see this part.

Before trains head out into service, they spend time behind the scenes getting cleaned, inspected, and prepared for the day ahead.

And yes, it's pretty satisfying to watch.

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Video description: A Link train goes through the train wash.

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Do you live, work or travel through North Tukwila? Join Sound Transit, the City of Tukwila and Mayor Thomas McLeod on Sept. 30 at The Museum of Flight to learn about future transit connections in the area, including updates on Boeing Access Road Station and the North Tukwila transit planning study.

A light rail train travels across a bridge over a river, surrounded by lush green trees and a clear blue sky.
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