On April 27, East Link begins service! Join us to celebrate this momentous occasion.
It’s been nearly 16 years since voters approved the Sound Transit 2 (ST2) ballot measure to expand our light rail system. Starting Saturday, April 27, trains will finally reach the Eastside via the East Link Starter Line (the 2 Line) serving eight stations between Bellevue and Redmond.
Construction issues mean the 2 Line won’t cross Lake Washington to connect with the 1 Line in Seattle until late 2025, but for now it will offer a new transit option for the Eastside.
If you’ve been waiting for this as long as we have, please join us to celebrate, ride the train, and come hang out at our afterparty at Goose Pub for beverages and food with fellow fans of The Urbanist! We’ve fought to make this transit improvement happen. Now let’s reap the rewards!
The festivities start with the official ribbon-cutting at Downtown Bellevue Station (opposite City Hall) at 10:00am. The trains will begin running at 11:00am. Be among the first to ride the new line and then hop off at the Wilburton Station to join us at The Goose Pub & Eatery, 12001 NE 12th Street, Bellevue WA 98005. It’s less than a 10-minute walk from the station. We’ll be hanging out from noon until around 3pm, so come by either before or after your ride(s). Grab a tasty lunch and a piece of celebratory cake.
Feel free to come by non-train modes as well, like walking or biking along Eastrail or taking the Rapid Ride B from the downtown Bellevue Transit Station or points further east.
Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect. Hope to see you on April 27 in Bellevue!
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