The speed and reliability of trains, light rail and commuter rail as they speed past, below and over traffic is unmatched by any other mode of transportation. Trains are also an important part of any mass transit system because they are attractive to many who would otherwise choose to drive if rail was not available.

Rail is a relatively new option for commuting for many Washingtonians. Where it's already in place, it's growing quickly and promises to be an essential part of Washington's transportation system into the future.
3,000 daily commuters between Everett or Tacoma and Seattle are using Sound Transit's Sounder commuter trains and enjoying the comfort of a smooth train ride to work or school. Sound Transit's Tacoma Link light rail service is also doing well, orgininal projections of weekday ridership showed 2,000 by 2010. In the first 13 days of service, ridership was already surpassing this projection.

More facts on the importance of rail in Washington and around the country.

Rail and Rail System Links...
Sound Transit
(Link Light Rail, Tacoma Link Light Rail and Sounder Commuter Rail)
Amtrak Cascades