Service Disruptions

ST214 wrote:BNSF line train 1229 has struck a trespasser near Belmont. Delay duration unknown.

WBBM 780/105.9 reports trains are now operating through the injury scene.

This might have been unit 210 that had the fire.

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/06/14 ... s-chicago/

Too bad the reporter doesn't understand the difference between train and locomotive. She needs the "Railroad 100" course.

CTA had a rear-ender today. Not sure how you let that happen.

They're raising the bridges!

https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/ ... g-downtown

CTA trains will not enter a large area surrounding the central downtown area. More specifically: Red Line service will not run between Fullerton and 47th; Blue Line service will not run between Division and UIC-Halsted; Green Line service will not run between Ashland and 47th; Brown Line service will not run between Belmont and Loop; Orange Line service will not run between Halsted and Loop; and Pink Line service will not run between Polk and Loop;

Yep ... the loop has a moat.

Looks like they are having teething problems with PTC on the Milwaukee Road West Line.

"Train #2203, scheduled to arrive Big Timber Rd at 7:48 AM, may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to Positive Train Control issues. Please listen to platform announcements for the location of this train."

It wasn't the first notice and probably won't be the last.

Seems there was a track fire at Roosevelt on the Red Line last night on the southbound track.