Railway News iconRailway NewsAug 7, 2026

Sound Transit Targets 2042 Opening for Ballard Link Extension

Sound Transit has outlined the funding and project milestones required to extend Seattle's Ballard Link light rail line to Market Street by 2042, warning that the northern section could otherwise be delayed until around 2060.

Sound Transit Targets 2042 Opening for Ballard Link Extension

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Sound Transit has outlined the funding and project milestones required to extend Seattle's Ballard Link light rail line to Market Street by 2042, warning that the northern section could otherwise be delayed...

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Sound Transit has outlined the funding and project milestones required to extend Seattle's Ballard Link light rail line to Market Street by 2042, warning that the northern section could otherwise be delayed until around 2060.

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