Chicago "L" is a rapid transit system in the city of Chicago, Illinois. It is operated by Chicago Transit Authority or CTA and it's the 3rd busiest mass transit in United States and 4th largest rapid transit in United States. Chicago "L" has a total of 8 lines and they are as follows: Red Line, Orange Line, Yellow Line, Green Line, Blue Line, Purple Line, Brown Line, and Pink Line. However, I'm going to focus on the Red Line instead. The Red Line has 33 stations and is 26 miles long (42 km). The line starts from Howard and ends at 95th Dan/Ryan. The Red Line travels on the inner tracks from Howard station to Fullerton station. The inner tracks descends after bypassing Armitage station (Brown & Purple Lines) and goes underground for 9 stations as 2 tracks.The Red Line goes elevated again after leaving Roosevelt station to 95th Dan/Ryan. Map of Chicago "L". Credit: CTA Fleet 5000 series Built by Bombardier Transportation between 2009 and 2015. Credit: Pi.1415926535 Depot(s) Howard Yard The Red, Purple, and Yellow Lines are stored here and all use the 5000 series. Credit: David Wilson 98th Yard This is where the Red Line trains are stored. Credit: Jeff Zoline Timetable for 2020 https://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/6/rail-tt_red.pdf Full Cab Ride of the Red Line during AM rush hour Train Traffic on The Route The Purple Line also runs along the Red Line on the outer tracks from Howard station to Armitage station during rush hours before heading to downtown Chicago. When it's rush hour, it starts from Linden and ends at The Loop. During non-rush hour, it goes from Linden to Howard. Timetable and full cab ride during rush hour. The Purple Line uses the 5000 series as well. The Yellow Line also uses the 5000 series and begins at Howard station. That line is short and goes to Dempster–Skokie. CTA trains at Howard station during AM rush hour (Red, Purple, and Yellow Lines)
