KPLU's Coverage of Link Light Rail

Paula talks with a Sound Transit Official about the new Orca Card system:

Link pulls away from the Tukwila Station:

Additional videos:
Link Pulling out of Tukwila
Traffic on I-5
Interview with a cyclist on Beacon Hill
Getting Help in Beacon Hill Tunnel

KPLU’s Paula Wissel interviewed a first day rider on Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail:

After a rush of weekend riders checked out Seattle’s Link light rail, numbers were way down for the first regular morning commute. KPLU’s live coverage has drawn feedback from those who’ve already taken a ride, and those taking a first look. KPLU’s Paula Wissel spoke with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick from the Westlake station.

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KPLU's Paula Wissel covering first regular commute day for Link light rail service in Seattle.

Link light rail’s first workday commute shows a few kinks in the new system, including some frustration with the ticket machines. As KPLU’s Paula Wissel tells Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick, the day’s had its ups and downs

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Monday morning saw troubles with Link's new ticket vending machines.

It’s the first workday commute for Seattle’s new Link light rail line. KPLU’s Paula Wissel spoke with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick from the Tukwila station at 6 am with an update on who’s riding.

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Follow this link to view a photo slideshow from the opening hours of the Monday morning commute of the Link.

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More media, transit staff and security than riders this morning boarding from Tukwila station. – Paula Wissel