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'L' Train Service Alerts

This page shows any current or upcoming alerts that affect 'L' service (CTA elevated/subway trains). Alerts are grouped by train route.

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Blue Line

Monroe Station (Madison-Monroe Entrance) South Platform-to-Mezzanine Escalator Out of Service

Special Note

The Madison-Monroe south escalator is closed. Access to or exiting from the platform will be available via the stairways and Monroe-Adams.

Mon, Oct 12 2009 10:00 PM to TBD

Normal Blue Line Service

Normal Service*

Trains will make all regular stops in both directions between O’Hare and Forest Park.

Fri, Nov 20 2009 to Sun, Nov 22 2009

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