[NFBSea] FW: Link light rail temporary peak-hour service reduction starts Mon, Dec 7

Sat Dec 5 08:26:28 UTC 2020

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Link light rail temporary peak-hour service reduction starts Mon, Dec 7

As a result of rail operator staffing shortages, starting Monday, December
7, Sound Transit will be required to temporarily reduce peak hour service on
Link light rail. Trains will run every 12 minutes during peak hours on
weekdays. Service during other periods currently remains unchanged. 

Sound Transit was recently informed by King County Metro, which operates and
maintains Link service under contract, that numerous factors relating to the
COVID pandemic are triggering a shortage of operators to operate the service
at current frequencies.  Operator shortages were also a challenge when COVID
rates spiked back in March.

In addition, due to reduced operator availability, Tacoma Link, which is
operated directly by Sound Transit, will operate on a Sunday schedule on
Saturday, December 5 and December 12. 

ST Express and Sounder service is not affected at this time. 

Riders should take into account that electronic resources such as Google
maps, One Bus Away and other applications and websites may not have accurate
information for all trips during this time. In addition to accessing
information electronically at
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planning by calling Customer Service at 888-889-6368, TTY Relay 711. 

All Sound Transit passengers must wear face coverings consistent with public
health directives. Riders should also
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follow social distancing and other critical health guidelines to protect the
community.

Sound Transit services are subject to the possibility of further increases
or decreases based on staffing levels, future passenger demand and COVID-19
financial impacts.

A language line is available to provide translation assistance for limited
English proficiency persons at 800-823-9230.

Sound Transit remains committed to working closely with its partners to
continue serving the public. Efforts will continue to prioritize serving
riders who depend on Sound Transit's services, including seniors, people
with disabilities, Title VI protected populations (race, color, national
origin), low-income and limited-English-proficiency populations. To the
greatest extent possible, we will continue to run trains and buses at our
earliest and latest normal weekday hours.

Riders should sign up for rider alerts to ensure that they receive
up-to-date
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Masks are required for your health and safety.
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about riding safely.

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Sound Transit . 401 South Jackson St . Seattle WA 98104 . 206-398-5000
If you have any questions about this service, contact click here for
assistance. 

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