2 Line extension adds 3.4 miles of double track, two new stations and a parking garage into Downtown Redmond

Downtown Redmond Link Extension

2 Line extension adds 3.4 miles of double track, two new stations and a parking garage into Downtown Redmond

Sound Transit

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Seattle, Washington, USA

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2018-2025

3.4 miles of
new light rail

Two new stations:
Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond

1,400 parking spaces at
Marymoor Village Station

Delivered on time
and on budget

Challenges

  • Establish new 2 Line service from Redmond Technology Station to downtown Redmond.
  • Add two new stations in southeast Redmond and downtown Redmond.
  • Provide convenient connections to the regional transit network from east King County.
  • Improve access to Marymoor Park, downtown Redmond, and regional destinations.

Solutions

  • Enabled seamless system expansion by designing traction power, overhead catenary, signaling, and communications fully integrated into Sound Transit’s 2 Line network.
  • Brought critical infrastructure together through coordinated systems design, supporting reliable and efficient operations across the new extension and stations.
  • Helped meet rising demand by supporting procurement of 62 low-floor light rail vehicles and an additional 152 cars for future growth.
  • Worked side-by-side with Sound Transit and King County Metro to align operations, maintenance, and engineering for long-term performance and service reliability.

Highlights

  • Seamless integration for the tie into the existing and operating East Link Extension
  • Project remained on schedule and within the $1.5 billion budget.
  • 46 miles of light rail across three counties.
  • Service every 10 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Additional parking spaces at Marymoor Village improves multimodal access.

Project Numbers

  • Extension Length: 3.4 miles
  • New Stations: 2
  • Parking Spaces (Marymoor Village): 1,400
  • Train Frequency: Every 10 minutes



 

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