[il-talk] Cta green line changes

[Steven Hastalis]

Yes!  You have recalled a significant piece of L history.  The CTA has 
retained various track connections for reroutes and diversions related to 
repair and reconstruction.  The one which Red Line trains will use between 
Howard and 63rd and Ashland provided the original physical track connections 
between the subway and south side elevated line.  It comes out of the State 
Street Subway about a block southeast of Roosevelt station, and it goes up a 
hill to the elevated tracks.  CTA used it in regular service for about 50 
years, from the opening of the State Street Subway in 1943 and the 
inauguration of Howard Dan Ryan Red Line Service in 1993.

Additionally, regular L Riders may have noticed more new 5000 Series cars 
coming into service on the Red Line.  Presumably, therefore, we will have 
the opportunity to experience new and old L history simultaneously, riding 
new 5000 series cars through this track connection between Roosevelt and 
35th-Bronzeville-IIT.

Cordially,

Steve Hastalis


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert A. Hansen" <roberthansen33 at yahoo.com>
To: <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 6:30 PM
Subject: [il-talk] Cta green line changes


>I went onto the CTA's web site just now to see any breaking news. I saw an 
>article concerning the branch that goes to 63rd andAshland. This branch 
>will be shut off for five weekends for track improvements and to 
>accommodate the Red line trains that will begoing there. Hey, I haven't 
>ridden a train out of Howard to 63rd/Ashland in 20 years. What a treat that 
>will be starting May 19.
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