jajuan Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 So,. I guess Clark the Cub will have to get off somewhere else. If CTA plays it cards right after being named in the expected soon to be passed federal appropriations bill to receive money for reconstruction of the North Side Main for the Red and Purple Lines, the only TA to get this type of funding in the bill according to the Crain's article that jtrosario quoted in that project's thread, maybe they'll get things to a point eventually where Clark won't have to do so quite so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 1/16/14 4:33p Rail Line(s) Affected: Red Level Of Service Interruption: Service Disrupted Information: Red Line service has been suspended between 63rd and 95th due to Fire Dept. Activity. Trains are only operating between Howard and 63rd at this time. Alternate Service: Shuttle Buses are available to provide connecting service through the affected area(s). Passengers can also use the #24 Wentworth and #29 State Buses as an alternate to rail service. Service Interruption Update: Service has been suspended between 63rd and 95th due to an unauthorized person on the tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 1/16/14 5:34p Rail Line(s) Affected: Brown, Green, Orange, Purple, Pink Level Of Service Interruption: Major Delays Information: Trains on the Loop "L" are operating with delays due to an earlier door problem on a train at Clark/Lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 1/16/14 4:33p Rail Line(s) Affected: Red Level Of Service Interruption: Service Disrupted Information: Red Line service has been suspended between 63rd and 95th due to Fire Dept. Activity. Trains are only operating between Howard and 63rd at this time. Alternate Service: Shuttle Buses are available to provide connecting service through the affected area(s). Passengers can also use the #24 Wentworth and #29 State Buses as an alternate to rail service. Service Interruption Update: Service has been suspended between 63rd and 95th due to an unauthorized person on the tracks. That's because some idiot was on the tracks at 79th...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 1/17/14 12:10a Construction Alert For 1/17/14 @ 10:50a until 2:45p Rail Line(s) Affected: Red Level Of Service Interruption: -- Information: Howard-bound trains will not stop at Addison. Service to Addison: Take a Howard-bound train to Sheridan and transfer to a 95th-bound train Service from Addison: Take a 95th-bound train to Belmont and transfer to a Howard-bound train This is due to track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Red Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 1/17/14 12:10a Construction Alert For 1/17/14 @ 10:50a until 2:45p Rail Line(s) Affected: Red Level Of Service Interruption: -- Information: Howard-bound trains will not stop at Addison. Service to Addison: Take a Howard-bound train to Sheridan and transfer to a 95th-bound train Service from Addison: Take a 95th-bound train to Belmont and transfer to a Howard-bound train This is due to track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Red Line. The Anatomically correct Clark the Cub won't be able to get off there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 1/18/14 10:44p Upcoming Rail Alert for 1/19/14 @ 5a until 7p Rail Line(s) Affected: Brown Level Of Service Interruption: Minor Delays Information: Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Sedgwick and Fullerton. 5a-11:30a: Board/Exit all trains on the Loop-bound platform at the Armitage station 11:30a-7p: Board/Exit all trains on the Kimball-bound platform at the Armitage station This is due to structural improvements to remove slow zones and improve rail service on the Brown Line as part of the Ravenswood Connector Rehabilitation Project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 1/19/14 9:00p Construction Alert For 1/20/14 @ 10:50a until 2:45p Rail Line(s) Affected: Red Level Of Service Interruption: -- Information: Howard-bound trains will not stop at Addison. Service to Addison: Take a Howard-bound train to Sheridan and transfer to a 95th-bound train Service from Addison: Take a 95th-bound train to Belmont and transfer to a Howard-bound train This is due to track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Red Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 1/20/14 10:51p Construction Alert For 1/21/14 @ 10:50a until 2:45p Rail Line(s) Affected: Red Level Of Service Interruption: -- Information: Howard-bound trains will not stop at Addison. Service to Addison: Take a Howard-bound train to Sheridan and transfer to a 95th-bound train Service from Addison: Take a 95th-bound train to Belmont and transfer to a Howard-bound train This is due to track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Red Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 1/20/14 10:51p Construction Alert For 1/21/14 @ 10:50a until 2:45p Rail Line(s) Affected: Red Level Of Service Interruption: -- Information: Howard-bound trains will not stop at Addison. Service to Addison: Take a Howard-bound train to Sheridan and transfer to a 95th-bound train Service from Addison: Take a 95th-bound train to Belmont and transfer to a Howard-bound train This is due to track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Red Line. So, how is Baez supposed to get to the ball park? And how long is this one going to be repeated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 So, how is Baez supposed to get to the ball park? And how long is this one going to be repeated? As long as these alerts occur between 5a-10p, they will be logged. If the CTA wants to do this work from now until June, it'll be logged here. I've explained myself and this thread topic to you numerous times... I'm not posting reasons why anymore... you can look back on page 36 for the guidelines. Please don't post anymore questioning comments as to why I post alerts here... I gave you the page with the guidelines... I've discussed them numerous times with you and on the forum here for others to view. I've been very lenient about not reporting it as a personal attack on this thread(which it could be considered). This topic was created in December 2010 by me(a little over three years ago) and Kevin hasn't said anything regarding it. Nobody has except you. You are welcome to post constructive comments about alerts or alerts that are occurring presently on the "L" lines. Calling Medical Alerts "Tasteless" or asking me how long alerts will be posted here is not constructive, but personal attacks on this thread, it's purpose and the guidelines I created for it. Again, the guidelines are on page 36 for alerts... Anyone on this forum is invited to post alerts regarding CTA "L" trains on this thread... this is it's purpose... it's not just my thread... it's everyone's on chicagobus.org!!! And alerts can be discussed in a civil matter on here. No harassment of why/how long alerts are being posted, or comments about them being "Tasteless" will be accepted, and will be considered personal attacks on this forum from here on in. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 1/21/14 4:27p Rail Line(s) Affected: Orange Level Of Service Interruption: Significant Delays Information: Trains are operating with residual delays after an earlier door problem on a train at 35th/Archer. Service is being restored at this time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 1/21/14 8:44p Rail Line(s) Affected: Pink Level Of Service Interruption: Service Disrupted Information: Pink Line service has been suspended between 54th/Cermak and Pulaski due to Fire Dept. Activity. Trains are only operating between Pulaski and The Loop "L" at this time. Alternate Service: Shuttle Buses are available to provide connecting service through the affected area(s). Passengers can use #21 Cermak buses as an alternate to rail service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 1/21/14 8:44p Rail Line(s) Affected: Pink Level Of Service Interruption: Service Disrupted Information: Pink Line service has been suspended between 54th/Cermak and Pulaski due to Fire Dept. Activity. Trains are only operating between Pulaski and The Loop "L" at this time. Alternate Service: Passengers can use #21 Cermak buses to provide service through the affected area(s). WGN just reported that it's due to an old factory building that went up in flames in Cicero tonight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 1/21/14 11:22p Construction Alert For 1/22/14 @ 10:50a until 2:45p Rail Line(s) Affected: Red Level Of Service Interruption: -- Information: Howard-bound trains will not stop at Addison. Service to Addison: Take a Howard-bound train to Sheridan and transfer to a 95th-bound train Service from Addison: Take a 95th-bound train to Belmont and transfer to a Howard-bound train This is due to track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Red Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Earlier this morning, Blue Line trains didn't run between Rosemont and ORD due to switching problems. A bus shuttle was put in place, but now service to the airport has resumed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 1/23/14 12:57a Construction Alert For 1/23/14 @ 10:50a until 2:45p Rail Line(s) Affected: Red Level Of Service Interruption: -- Information: Howard-bound trains will not stop at Addison. Service to Addison: Take a Howard-bound train to Sheridan and transfer to a 95th-bound train Service from Addison: Take a 95th-bound train to Belmont and transfer to a Howard-bound train This is due to track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Red Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 1/24/14 12:24a Construction Alert For 1/25/14 @ 10:50a until 2:45p Rail Line(s) Affected: Red Level Of Service Interruption: -- Information: Howard-bound trains will not stop at Addison. Service to Addison: Take a Howard-bound train to Sheridan and transfer to a 95th-bound train Service from Addison: Take a 95th-bound train to Belmont and transfer to a Howard-bound train This is due to track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Red Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 1/25/14 12:24a Construction Alert For 1/25/14 @ 6:00a until 6:00p Rail Line(s) Affected: Red Level Of Service Interruption: -- Information: Howard-bound trains will not stop at Addison. Service to Addison: Take a Howard-bound train to Sheridan and transfer to a 95th-bound train Service from Addison: Take a 95th-bound train to Belmont and transfer to a Howard-bound train This is due to track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Red Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 1/25/14 1:08a ***Planned Alert w/Service Impact*** Rail Line(s) Affected: Brown, Green, Pink Level Of Service Interruption: Variable Alert Interruptions Likely Information: A Bridge Lift is planned Downtown over the Chicago River for the Wells St. and Lake St. Bridges, affecting rail service at times from 5a until lifts are completed. Lifts should only last 5-10 minutes with Minor Delays likely during these times. Lifts of 10 minutes or longer could result in Significant Delays or Major Delays. In this scenario, alternate service will be implemented to provide service through the affected area(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 1/26/14 1:24a Upcoming Rail Alert for 1/26/14 @ 5a until 7p Rail Line(s) Affected: Brown Level Of Service Interruption: Minor Delays Information: Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Sedgwick and Fullerton. 5a-11:30a: Board/Exit all trains on the Loop-bound platform at the Armitage station 11:30a-7p: Board/Exit all trains on the Kimball-bound platform at the Armitage station This is due to structural improvements to remove slow zones and improve rail service on the Brown Line as part of the Ravenswood Connector Rehabilitation Project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 1/26/14 9:55a ***Weather-Related Alert Announcement*** Rail Line(s) Affected: All Rail Lines Level Of Service Interruption: Variable Alert Interruptions Likely Information: With below zero temps likely the next few days, and the issues the "L" system had during the last few rounds of frigid temps, more delays involving frozen switches, door issues and possible mechanical issues of trains may be likely. Alerts varying from Minor, Significant, and Major are likely when/if these issues occur. Allow a little extra travel time the next few days in case these delays occur so you can get to your destination(s) on time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 The first door problems of the day are being reported via the CTA's Twitter. The Green, Red, and Purple Line Express trains have recovered in the morning, but the weather probably has more for the CTA. Stay safe out there people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 It helps to have 400 new railcars on hand. CTA's railcars are probably in the best shape they've been in since the 80's. Now if we could say the same about the track conditions...., but maybe things will greatly improve in a few years. They should have a modern O'Hare branch, and be working on a modern north side main including Evanston which needs a complete rebuild, although they are just going to reuse the embankment north of Howard. Then the only weak point is the Forest Pk branch, which will either be in the planning stages or under construction. If they do get the #7000 series, with the rehabbed #3200's, they just might have a modern system. Imagine that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 It helps to have 400 new railcars on hand. CTA's railcars are probably in the best shape they've been in since the 80's. Now if we could say the same about the track conditions...... Patrick Elwood was on WGN (correct) at Midway Yard and had on some supervisor saying that with ice scrapers and lubricating the wheels, there weren't much of any problems at noon, except for something on the Brown Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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