Full 2 Line Simulated Service Begins Saturday

2 Line test train on the center track at CID.

Earlier today, Sound Transit announced the full 2 Line will begin simulated service on Saturday, February 14. During this final testing stage, passengers will be allowed on 2 Line trains between Downtown Redmond and South Bellevue stations, and between International District/Chinatown (CID) to Lynnwood City Center stations. Simulated service will run between February 14 and the full 2 Line opening on March 28.

The start of simulated service brings significant service increases for riders on both the 1 Line and 2 Line. 1 Line passengers traveling between CID and Lynnwood will experience 4 minute frequencies during peak hours and 5 minute frequencies during the day. While the 2 Line will primarily use 2-car trains, the extra capacity will reduce crowding during busy times. 2 Line passengers on the Eastside will also see improved service as 2 Line trains will now run until midnight.

The real-time arrival screens at stations will display the last station that passengers can reach on the train. On the Eastside, these stations will continue to be South Bellevue and Downtown Redmond. In Seattle, Shoreline, and Snohomish County, these stations will be International District/Chinatown and Lynnwood. Passengers traveling to stations south of CID should wait for the next 1 Line train.

2 Line trains will have a blue square and terminate' at CID. (Sound Transit)

During simulated service, Sound Transit staff will be positioned at South Bellevue and CID to ensure all passengers alight the train before it continues across Lake Washington. The agency has built in a short buffer to the schedule to account for these train sweeps. If clearing the trains leads to frequent delays, Sound Transit may decide to prevent passengers from boarding test trains.

The days of simply boarding the next train are over for some 1 Line passengers. Be sure to check the train's destination before boarding and wait for the next 1 Line train for trips to destinations in south Seattle and south King County.