Sam92 Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 50 minutes ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: the only thing i’m aware of is slow speeds by morgan middle sorry if this is a dumb question, but when you say they aren't programmed does that mean the signals are not displaying any aspects and thus resulting in "dark territory" and the speed restrictions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Sam92 said: sorry if this is a dumb question, but when you say they aren't programmed does that mean the signals are not displaying any aspects and thus resulting in "dark territory" and the speed restrictions? correct the signals have black garbage bag looking wraps wrapped around em or a black tarp and due to ongoing work speed restrictions are in place until mid november Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam92 Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: correct the signals have black garbage bag looking wraps wrapped around em or a black tarp and due to ongoing work speed restrictions are in place until mid november Ahh ok. That makes this phase 1 opening back up as soon as it did ironic lmao. Morgan Middle takes up a pretty decent part of the area that was shutdown for slow zone elimination just to reopen and still deal with a slow zone (albeit signal vs track related) in the same area lol. Might as well added an extra month to the shutdown and got it all done ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, Sam92 said: Ahh ok. That makes this phase 1 opening back up as soon as it did ironic lmao. Morgan Middle takes up a pretty decent part of the area that was shutdown for slow zone elimination just to reopen and still deal with a slow zone (albeit signal vs track related) in the same area lol. Might as well added an extra month to the shutdown and got it all done ? I don't think the passengers would have tolerated that. This isn't much different than opening 2 platforms at Wilson and then closing one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 #212 is short turning at LaSalle due to ongoing construction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 10 minutes ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: #212 is short turning at LaSalle due to ongoing construction The CTA Announcement explained this: Though track-replacement work is now complete, work continues on the reconstruction of a train-turnaround area just west of UIC-Halsted station called Morgan Middle. As result, riders on the Blue Line will continue to see a slight and temporary reduction in trips. CTA typically uses that turnaround to “short-turn” trains—turning Forest Park-bound trains back north at UIC-Halsted to head back toward O’Hare—which allows for more trains to be added into service on the busiest parts of the Blue Line between downtown and the O’Hare Branch. While the reconstruction of Morgan Middle continues, CTA will continue to short-turn a few trains during the AM and PM rush hours near LaSalle, as has been done during the construction project. During this phase of construction, most Blue Line trains will need to travel all the way to Forest Park. Those longer trips require more workers to account for the additional distance and time meaning fewer available to operate more Blue Line trains. In Mid-November, when work on Morgan Middle is complete, CTA will add back rail service to previous levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackathan Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 Kind of late, but this is the Forest Park Rebuild in a nutshell. Worth the hassle of inconvenience on the Blue Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 CTA Press Release that with Morgan Middle reopened, short turns are being reinstated (no effective date in the announcement, but apparently was effective on the 10/8/23 timetable). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, Busjack said: CTA Press Release that with Morgan Middle reopened, short turns are being reinstated (no effective date in the announcement, but apparently was effective on the 10/8/23 timetable). Not sure but I haven't seen any short turns so far. Maybe they will take place next pick. Or if u see any, I will post about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfaringrob Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 On 11/9/2023 at 1:03 PM, artthouwill said: Not sure but I haven't seen any short turns so far. Maybe they will take place next pick. Or if u see any, I will post about it They started Monday - just a half dozen or so during each rush. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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