Seattle light rail power issues: Service suspended through central transit corridor

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Sound Transit disrupted morning light rail service through Seattle's central transit corridor Thursday following ongoing power issues near the University of Washington Station.

Light rail service reduced between Northgate, Stadium, Judkins Park

What we know:

The service disruption, which began shortly before 7 a.m., is causing significant delays across both the 1 Line and 2 Line networks.

Transit officials announced that 2 Line trains will terminate at Capitol Hill Station, while some westbound 2 Line trains may be forced to turn back earlier at Judkins Park Station.

The agency also reported reduced service in the core transit corridor between Northgate, Stadium and Judkins Park stations.

Commuters are being urged to plan for additional travel time and to seek alternate routes. 

What we don't know:

Sound Transit did not immediately provide an estimate for when normal operations would resume, stating only that the disruptions would last "until further notice" and "until later today."

Visit Sound Transit's website for updated service alerts and alternate routes.

The Source: Information in this story comes from Sound Transit.

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