Plans were approved in the 1990s. Construction began in 2002. It was supposed to start functioning in 2005, then 2006, then…. When trains began running in August 2011, there were many teething problems.

But now it’s working well and
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4 replies on “A-Z Challenge: L is for Light Railway”
Well, took much longer than expected but glad that it’s up and running well.
All new systems have teething problems. It looks very modern and convenient.
J.C. Martin
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it took forever to get ours here in Seattle too, but I love it and take it when I can.
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Didn’t get to ride on it but almost got run over by it!