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1 Line and 2 Line trains resume service

Nov 5, 2026, 2:10 PM | Updated: 2:59 pm

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A Link light rail train pulling up to a station. (Photo courtesy of the Downtown Seattle Association)

(Photo courtesy of the Downtown Seattle Association)

The 1 Line and 2 Line trains have resumed service.

Sound Transit reported a “track blockage” between Pinehurst and Northgate stations Thursday afternoon.

KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter Nate Connors noted the delay was unusual.

Sound Transit did not share what was blocking the track.

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