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New to light rail? Here’s your starter kit for riding

The south portal to the 2 Line’s tunnel is located at the East Main Station, seen from the air, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, with downtown Bellevue in the background. Sound Transit’s latest light rail rollout, the 2 Line between South Bellevue Station and Redmond Technology Station, is opening April 27.

New to light rail? Here's your starter kit for the Eastside line, with service hours, travel time, bus information, how to pay, where to put your bike and more.

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