Purple Line
Derailment Snags 3 ‘L’ Lines Near Belmont Avenue
A minor derailment caused major delays on the Red, Brown and Purple ‘L’ lines Tuesday morning.
Teens Caught After Evanston ‘L’ Train Robbery
Police on Thursday apprehended two teenage boys who are charged with robbing a 58-year-old man on a CTA Purple Line ‘L’ train.
Red, Purple Line ‘L’ Plans Remain A Hot Topic
Two months after the CTA proposed closing five stops or even digging a new subway for the Red and Purple line ‘L’ system, improvements to the busy transit lines remains a hot topic.
CTA Considering Comments On Red, Purple Line Plan
Now that the CTA has comments from many of the more than 500 people who attended hearings last week on renovation of the Purple and Red Lines, what’s next?
CTA Riders Voice Their Opinions
Evanston CTA riders turned out for the last of four nights of meetings on proposals to renovate the Purple Line and the northern end of the Red Line.
Faster Trains Worth The Walk?
The last of four nights of public meetings on reconstruction of the CTA Purple Line, and the northern end of the Red Line, takes place tonight.
Rogers Park Riders Angry Over CTA Red Line Plans
Many riders in voiced outrage Wednesday night over a possible plan by the CTA to eliminate five stops, or maybe even bury much of the Red Line ‘L’ as a subway.
Some Intrigued By Possible Red, Purple Line Changes
While neighbors and an alderman are outraged over possible plans to close several CTA ‘L’ stops on the Red and Purple lines, there were few angry words Tuesday at a public hearing.
Red, Purple Line Upgrades May Mean Cutting Stops
Five CTA ‘L’ stops between the Uptown neighborhood and Evanston may be eliminated under a new plan to modernize the Red and Purple lines.
New CTA Cars To Run On Yellow, Purple Lines
The newest CTA ‘L’ cars are on the move again.
Man Falls On Tracks, Delays CTA Trains
The CTA Red, Purple and Yellow lines were delayed Tuesday morning after a man fell onto the tracks at the Howard terminal.
CTA Purple Line Rebuild Awaits More Green
Now that the CTA has rebuilt the Green, Pink, Blue, Orange and Brown Lines, the focus is shifting to the Purple Line — if the state comes through with the promised money.
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