Although the opening date of the Federal Way light rail has changed several times, Sound Transit is reminding riders the time is near.

In less than five weeks, passengers will be able to take the light rail all the way to Federal Way, according to a news release from Sound Transit on Thursday.

The Federal Way Link Extension will add 7.8 miles and three new stations on the 1 Line, including Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown.

“Thanks to taxpayers, Sound Transit staff and hard-working contractors, we are another step closer to celebrating this important regional milestone,” Snohomish County Executive and Sound Transit Board Chair Dave Somers stated via the news release.

Sound Transit noted the final phase of testing has started, where light rails will run a normal sch

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