World's First Light Rail on Floating Bridge
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Sound Transits Cross Lake Connection: The Worlds First Light Rail on a Floating Bridge - This Saturday, Sound Transit launches the worlds first light rail line across a floating bridge on Interstate 90 over Lake Washington. Riders should be aware of potential weather disruptions, mainly from wind-induced waves. A real-time monitoring system tracks wind speed, direction, and duration to predict wave heights. If waves reach one and a half feet, trains may slow down, switch to single track, or pause service for safety. North winds, which cause more waves, are less frequent around Puget Sound. Sound Transit has spent years testing and mitigating risks for trains on this moving bridge, with frequent inspections and ongoing data checks. Trains will start at ten a.m. following a nine a.m. ribbon-cutting, offering smoother trips from Seattle to the Eastside while prioritizing safety in all weather conditions.
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