Seattle’s Sound Transit announced its newest rail service station will open Sept. 30.
The station, Pinehurst Station, will connect communities near NE 130th Street to high-capacity rail rapid transit service Lines 1 and 2. With trains arriving every four to five minutes, the station is expected to serve around 3,400 riders. The trains will connect riders to community resources, local residents and the King County Metro bus service.
“Today is a great day for the Pinehurst community and for everyone who has worked for years to make this station a reality. The Pinehurst Station is more than a new stop on the map. It fills a critical gap in our light rail network and gives more people a fast, reliable connection to jobs, education, neighborhoods and destinations across the region,” Snohomish County Executive and Sound Transit Board Chair Dave Somers said. “People have been asking for a station here for a long time, and now they can finally access their neighborhood Link station and head anywhere from Seattle to Snohomish County and beyond. That’s what good public investment is all about, making it easier for people to get where they need to go and giving communities more choices. I’m really proud to see Pinehurst Station open its doors.”
Pinehurst Station was approved via ballot measure in 2016. Originally project to open in 2031, the station is the first infill station in agency history, and was advanced by the Sound Transit Board into the final design stage in February 2020. The board then approved budget and contract changes for accelerated delivery in 2022. Construction on the station began before the opening of Lynnwood Link, which allowed for a less disruptive construction process, officials said. The earlier construction also allowed the station to open five years ahead of schedule.
“Traveling around our city and region should be easy and affordable. Every new light rail station gets us further toward that goal. Pinehurst Station will create more and better options for people in North Seattle to get to the important places in their lives,” Seattle Mayor and Sound Transit Board Member Katie Wilson said. “It’s great news that people now have a date to look forward to and plan around. Next stop – Pinehurst Station!”