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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


CTA begins program to increase Red, Purple Line efficiency

May 19, 2015

The Chicago Transit Authority announced Tuesday it has begun a program to rebuild stations and expand passenger capacity of the northernmost part of the Red and Purple Lines. CTA launched its Red and...

CTA considers adding a bypass feature to speed service on Purple and other lines

April 28, 2014

The CTA is considering adding a bypass to a busy rail intersection that would expedite service on several lines, including the Purple Line, as early as 2017. Ridership has increased by 40 percent in the...

A sign in the Foster Street CTA station alerts passengers to service changes, including a lack of Purple Line Express service, associated with the Wells Street Bridge reconstruction in Chicago. The disruptions will run through March 11, followed by another nine-day period beginning April 26.

CTA begins first disruption to Purple Line Express, other lines

March 4, 2013

The Chicago Transit Authority has halted Purple Line Express train service through March 11 due to construction, temporarily lengthening commutes for some Evanston El riders. The Chicago Department...

Doors will be closing on the CTA’s Purple Line Express trains during two periods in March and April. During those days, the express trains that run to and from downtown Chicago will stop running for construction on the Wells Street bridge and repairs to CTA tracks.

CTA to suspend Purple Line Express for several days in March, April

February 12, 2013

The Chicago Transit Authority will suspend Purple Line Express service to the Loop for two periods in March and April due to reconstruction of the Wells Street Bridge over the Chicago River, according...

The CTA's Crowding Reduction Plan cuts 12 bus routes, including Evanston's 201 Night Route. (Mariam Gomaa/The Daily Northwestern)

CTA board approves decongestion plan, cuts Evanston bus route

September 12, 2012

The Chicago Transit Authority board on Wednesday approved a decongestion plan that eliminates the only bus serving Evanston after the Purple Line closes. The CTA's Crowding Reduction Plan, which was...

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