INBOX: Sound Transit says that all Link trains will simulate service to Northgate Station ahead of the October 2nd opening of the extension. This means passengers will still have to disembark at UW Station, but trains will continue onward after.
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“Sound Transit has begun full simulated service on the extension. Now, all Link trains continue without riders from UW Station to Northgate. During peak service hours, people in the Northgate area will see trains running every 8 mins in each direction along the elevated tracks.”
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“The activities are part of pre-revenue service that began this month. Pre-revenue is a period of intensive testing to make sure that stations, tracks, utilities, escalators, elevators, systems and vehicles all work together as expected prior to welcoming passengers.”
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“During simulated service, most riders won’t notice any differences during testing but UW Station riders will notice some small changes. Instead of using both tracks to board trains riders will board at the southbound track only and the northbound track will become dropoff only.”
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“Trips between Capitol Hill and UW will also be a little faster, as trains will no longer slow down to switch tracks just south of UW.”
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