New Sound Transit stations set to open late fall
Sep 1, 2025, 5:03 AM
A Sound Transit light rail is parked on the alignment during the construction of the Star Lake Station on August 18, 2025. (Photo: Peter Bohler via KIRO 7)
(Photo: Peter Bohler via KIRO 7)
Sound Transit is opening three new stations on its 1 Line.
Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown are set to open on December 6.
With the new stations, the 1 Line will connect riders from Lynnwood to Federal Way.
Service will run every 8-15 minutes from 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Riders can plan their trips through Sound Transit’s website.
Passengers can either buy a ticket at the station or use an ORCA card. ORCA cards can be purchased at a ticket machine, online, or at a retail location.
“Get ready to ride and stay tuned for opening day celebration details,” Sound Transit wrote on X Thursday.
On Dec. 6, say hello to new 1 Line stations in Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown! 🎉
Get ready to ride and stay tuned for opening day celebration details here: https://t.co/bFa8e5Bbmq#1Line #SouthKingLink pic.twitter.com/kYbBY8Vc1H
— Sound Transit – 🚆 🚈 🚍 (@SoundTransit) August 28, 2025
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Sound Transit is also looking at expanding in Everett. The light rail would run along I-5 to 128th in south Everett and then through Airport Road up to the Boeing plant. It would then continue along State Route 526 to I-5 and then up to downtown Everett.
Construction could start in 2030, but right now, Sound Transit is in the planning phase.
Contributing: Chris Sullivan, KIRO Newsradio
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