Seattle Expands Light Rail Line 2 with Two New Stations

On May 10, 2025, Seattle opened an extension of Light Rail Line 2, adding 5.5 km of track and two new stations: Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond. Passengers can now travel directly from South Bellevue to downtown Redmond without transfers. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Trains run every 10 minutes from 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM daily. All stations feature bike parking, and Marymoor Village station includes a car park with 1,400 spaces.

New Light Rail Stations Opened on Line 2 in Seattle

The construction of the new section of Line 2 cost $1.5 billion and was delivered by a joint venture of Stacy Witbeck and Kuney Construction. The project was funded through local and federal sources.

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The extension increased the line’s total length to 16 km with 10 stations. Each stop was equipped with modern infrastructure, supporting improved commuter access across the Seattle metropolitan area.

By 2026, construction is expected to complete the remaining segment of Line 2, including a connection to Seattle via the I-90 bridge. This will enable continuous service between eastern suburbs and the city center.

Seattle’s Transit System Expansion Plans

Seattle’s Link light rail network continues to grow. In August 2024, Line 1 was extended to 53 km and 23 stations. The network served over 30 million passengers that year.

By 2026, Line 1 will further expand south to Federal Way. These developments aim to improve regional mobility, reduce road traffic, and promote sustainable transportation throughout Seattle.

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