Sound Transit opened two new light rail stations in Redmond on Saturday, May 10 — a major milestone for transit in our region. The Downtown Redmond Link Extension adds 3.4 miles of track and two stations: Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond, offering new light rail service between southeast Redmond and south Bellevue.
(Image courtesy Sound Transit)
The new line shortens travel times significantly: riders can get from Marymoor Village to downtown Bellevue in about 15 minutes. Eventually, the 2 Line will expand westward, connecting Redmond to Mercer Island, Seattle’s International District/Chinatown Station, and beyond.
The Marymoor Village Station plaza and drop-off pick-up area on NE 70th St. (Image courtesy Sound Transit)
Opening day festivities began at 10:30 a.m. at the Downtown Redmond Station with a ribbon cutting, and trains began running around noon, with service every 10 minutes between the two new stations until 9:30 p.m. daily.
Downtown Redmond station entrances will be located on both sides of 166th Avenue NE. (Image courtesy Sound Transit)
