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Weekend Service Changes

May 17 - 20 

Red Line South Reconstruction Project: Beginning Sunday, May 19, 2013, the Dan Ryan branch of the Red Line will temporarily closed for five months while we rebuild the tracks from Cermak-Chinatown to 95th/Dan Ryan--a project will provide faster commutes, a smoother ride, improved stations and accessibility and a better passenger experience. Our goal is to provide a number of convenient travel options, and to minimize the project’s impact as much as possible.

For more information and service alternatives, visit redlinesouth.com.

 

Rail Lines

  
 
BLUE & RED LINES 
 
 
Effective Sun, May 19

Free Transfer, Between Lake and Washington Stations

How does this affect my trip?
Free transfers between the Red and Blue line subways will be available between the Lake Red Line station and the Washington Blue Line station.

Transfers are via the Pedway in the lower level of the Block Thirty Seven center, connecting to the Randolph-Washington mezzanine at each station.
 
NOTE: A farecard is required for free transfer via the Pedway. Customers without a farecard, or needing an accessible transfer, should transfer between the Red and Blue lines at Jackson station.

Why is service being changed?
An additional transfer point is being provided for the convenience of customers transferring between the Red and Blue lines.
 
 
 
GREEN LINE
 
 
Sun, May 19 until completion

Service Changes

How does this affect my trip?
Trains will continue to run between Harlem and Cottage Grove during all hours of Green Line service.

Green Line service on the Ashland branch will be temporarily discontinued. Halsted and Ashland/63rd stations will be served by the Red Line. Transfer between Green Line trains and Red Line Ashland branch service at Garfield station.

During the morning rush period, select trains will run between Harlem and Roosevelt only.

During the evening rush period, select trains will run between Harlem and the Loop only. These trains will operate counterclockwise around the Outer Loop (same side as the Brown Line).

For more information and service alternatives, visit redlinesouth.com.

Why is service being changed?
Green Line service is being changed due to Red Line trains being routed onto the South Side elevated during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan ‘L’ for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
 
 
 
May 19 - 20
9:30pm Sun to 4am Mon

Boarding Change, Delays Between Cicero and Austin 

How does this affect my trip?
Board/exit all trains on the Loop-bound side of the platform at the Central station and on the Loop-bound platform at the Laramie station.

Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Austin and Cicero, resulting in minor delays.

Allow extra travel time.

Why is service being changed?
We are performing track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Green Line.
 
 
 
RED LINE
 
 
Sun, May 19 until completion

Service Changes Between Roosevelt and 95th

How does this affect my trip?
Trains will operate between Howard and Ashland/63rd via the South Side elevated and Ashland branch (normally used by Green Line trains). Red Line service between Howard and Ashland/63rd will continue to use the Red Line Subway and to operate 24-hours, daily.

Free shuttle bus service will be provided, non-stop between the Garfield elevated station and the closed stations at 69th (#R69), 79th (#R79), 87th (#R87), and 95th (#R95). Overnight, the #R55 free shuttle will provide service between Garfield and 95th, making stops at the closed stations from 63rd to 95th.

In addition, the #R63 free shuttle will provide station-to-station stops between the closed stations from 63rd to 95th. The #R22 free shuttle will provide non-stop service between the Roosevelt station and the closed Cermak-Chinatown station.

Allow extra travel time.

For more information and service alternatives, visit redlinesouth.com.

Why is service being changed?
The Dan Ryan branch of the Red Line will be temporarily closed for rebuilding between Cermak and 95th for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
 
 
 
PURPLE LINE
 
 
Sat, May 18
7am to 7pm Mon

Delays Between South Blvd. and Howard

How does this affect my trip?
Trains will operate on the same track between South Blvd. and Howard, resulting in minor delays.

Allow extra travel time.

Why is service being changed?
We are performing track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Purple Line.
 
 
 
May 19 - 20
9pm Sun to 4am Mon

Delays Between Howard and South Blvd.

How does this affect my trip?
Trains will operate on the same track between Howard and South Blvd., resulting in minor delays.
 
Allow extra travel time.

Why is service being changed?
We are performing track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Purple Line.

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