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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 1 MIN

World Cup Surge Hits Seattle Transit

from Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Seattle’s transit is buzzing with World Cup fever—light rail hit its third-busiest day ever with over 210,000 riders, and Friday’s USA vs. Australia match is set to break records. Sound Transit’s biggest fleet yet—174 rail cars—is ready, with trains running every four minutes to dodge past bottlenecks. Fans from Alabama to Australia are already feeling the hype, with many adjusting plans to beat the rush. Airport officials say travel is actually up, not down, and they’re confident in smooth flow. Pro tip: Take transit, arrive early, and consider a different station to dodge the crowds. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03681fc9827810ed

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