Latest / Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Empty Train Derails Near Downtown | Seattle News
An empty light rail train derailed late Saturday night near the International District/Chinatown Station—just yards from platforms, no one hurt, but downtown service was crippled for most of Sunday. Fans heading home after an Ed Sheeran concert witnessed the scene as crews scrambled to fix sheared bolts and restore full service by 2:15 PM Sunday. Shuttle buses replaced trains at key stations, causing chaos—especially for airport-bound travelers. This marks the second derailment since 2009, sparking debate over adding a downtown crossover track to keep service flowing during disruptions…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.