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AtkinsRealis Delivers Oversight Services for Sound Transit's Largest Design-Build Project

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Executive Summary
- AtkinsRéalis announced the commencement of passenger service on Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension, the agency’s largest design‑build project to date.
- The firm has provided comprehensive oversight services since 2018 for the $1.6 billion, 7.8‑mile light‑rail expansion, including resident engineering, design review, construction oversight, project controls, commercial management and independent quality assurance.
- The extension adds three new stations, two parking garages plus an extension, and is expected to serve up to 25,000 riders daily.
Key Details
- Project value: $1.6 billion; length: 7.8 miles of light‑rail track.
- Service start date: December 8, 2025 (passenger service begins).
- New infrastructure: 3 stations (Kent‑Des Moines, Star Lake, Federal Way Downtown), 2 parking garages, 1 garage extension, providing 3,200 new parking spaces and multimodal connections.
- Daily ridership forecast: ≈25,000 passengers.
- Engineering highlights: inclusion of a 500‑ft cast‑in‑place segmental bridge; mid‑project design adoption to address unstable soils.
- AtkinsRéalis role: design‑build project management services, encompassing resident engineering, design review, construction oversight, project controls, commercial management and independent QA/QC.
- Quote – Sergio Callen (VP, National Rail & Transit Sector Manager): emphasizes dedication to building community‑focused transportation solutions.
- Quote – Ken Regan (Resident Engineer & Senior Project Manager): notes teamwork and smart planning delivering sustainable transit options.
Notable Quotes
“This project shows our dedication to building things that bring people together and make everyday life better.” – Sergio Callen, Vice President, National Rail & Transit Sector Manager, AtkinsRéalis
“The Federal Way Link Extension is an exceptional example of the power of teamwork and smart planning to deliver community‑oriented solutions.” – Ken Regan, Resident Engineer and Senior Project Manager, AtkinsRéalis
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