Tacoma's Link Light Rail Extension Restores Normal Service, Boosting Development

Sound Transit will resume normal service on its Link light rail system on Saturday, following the completion of maintenance work at the Othello and Rainier Beach station platforms. Frequencies will nearly double, with trains running every 10 minutes during midday and weekends. The reduced schedule, in place since August 12, caused frustrations for passengers due to long waits and lack of real-time arrival information. Sound Transit's launch of a real-time arrival system has been delayed until next month. The tile work was necessary for passenger safety, as the existing tiles were cracked or broken. Sound Transit plans to improve its operations for future service disruptions.