Some trains will run in the off-peak direction. Travel time estimates for the Tacoma to Seattle start-up service are given below. The plan also identifies three provisional stations in Shoreline, Ballard and Georgetown. Though not currently funded, these stations could be built if funding becomes available. Sounder commuter trains are new multi-level passenger coaches, with a first and second floor, pulled by diesel locomotives.
Trains are six to eight cars long.
Sounder Sound Transit system map How to get involved There will be many opportunities for the public to be involved and help develop Sound Transit projects. Ongoing meetings will be scheduled so Sound Transit can get continuing input throughout the development of the Sounder train system.