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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chicago_"L"Chicago "L" - Wikipedia

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   For the underground segments of the Chicago "L", see State Street subway and Milwaukee–Dearborn subway. A Pink Line train approaches Randolph/Wabash. The Chicago " L " (short for " elevated ") [ 4 ] is the rapid transit system serving the city of Chicago and some of its surrounding suburbs in the U.S. state of Illinois.

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3. blockclubchicago.org › 2019/03/12 › the-l-throughThe ‘L’ Through The Years In Maps, Including The Loop ...

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   Mar 12, 2019 · The map, created by New York City-based artist Jake Berman, shows what the "L" system would've looked like if the discarded "Loop Connector" plan had been approved. The plan, first proposed in the 1970s, called for dismantling the 1.79-mile circuit that forms an actual loop around Downtown and building east-west subway lines.

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4. history.stackexchange.com › questions › 3327120th century - Why did Chicago and other cities choose an L ...

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   Oct 10, 2016 · Metro heavy-rail systems aren't a single thing; Chicago has two major subways: the State Street subway and Milwaukee-Dearborn subway. The choice to be underground or elevated depends on many reasons, and varies literally from block to block.

5. loopchicago.com › in-the-loop › then-and-now-a-briefThen and Now: A Brief History of the Chicago ‘L’

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   When Chicago officials were considering building a rail system, elevated tracks appeared to be the right choice, as subways were too expensive. And so the first 'L' train (then) was built in 1892, and its inaugural journey took place on June 6, spanning 3.6 miles in 14 minutes.

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6. transitmap.net › cta-1996-2006Behind the Scenes: Evolution of the Chicago CTA Rail Map from ...

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   Sep 6, 2013 · A little inside history on the CTA map: I took over the CTA system map (the folded paper citywide map showing all buses and trains) in 1995. The “cover side” of the map was produced by an internal graphics department and had all the bus schedule info, how to ride info, and a diagrammatic train map.

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7. www.chicago-l.org › FAQChicago ''L''.org: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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   The only section of the Milwaukee-to-Lake portion left is the steel trestle bridge over the Metra/C&NW (now Union Pacific) West Line, Milwaukee District (former Milwaukee Road) North and West Lines, North Central Service (Wisconsin Central), and a freight track switched by NS (former Conrail).

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   Does Chicago have a heavy-rail system?

   • Metro heavy-rail systems aren't a single thing; Chicago has two major subways: the State Street subway and Milwaukee-Dearborn subway. The choice to be underground or elevated depends on many reasons, and varies literally from block to block. Because it was planned that way and not subject to purchase.

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   Does Chicago have a train system?

   • The most heavily-traveled route on the system is the Red Line, which carries 252,000 passengers on an average weekday (pre-pandemic). Another interesting fact, Chicago is the only major U.S. city to have an elevated system serving its downtown area.

   14 Questions About Chicago’s L Answered - L Stop Tours

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   What is the Chicago L subway?

   • For the underground segments of the Chicago "L", see State Street subway and Milwaukee–Dearborn subway. A Pink Line train approaches Randolph/Wabash. The Chicago " L " (short for " elevated ") [ 4 ] is the rapid transit system serving the city of Chicago and some of its surrounding suburbs in the U.S. state of Illinois.

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   Does Chicago have a subway?

   • In Chicago, the term "subway" only applies to the State Street and Milwaukee–Dearborn subways and is not applied to the entire system as a whole, as in New York City where both the elevated and underground portions make up the New York City Subway.

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   How did the Chicago subway work?

   • The subways bypassed a number of tight curves and circuitous routings on the original elevated lines (Milwaukee trains, for example, originated on Chicago's northwest side but entered the Loop at the southwest corner), speeding service for many riders. 1922 vintage Chicago Rapid Transit Company "L" cars.

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   When was Chicago's elevated train system built?

   • Chicago’s elevated train system in 1898, a few years after it first launched. Credit: All maps Courtesy of Jake Berman The next oldest map depicts the system in the early 1920s, when the predecessor to Commonwealth Edison had taken over, Berman said.

   The 'L' Through The Years In Maps, Including The ... - Block Club Chicago

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9. www.lstoptours.com › blog › 14-questions-about14 Questions About Chicago's L Answered - L Stop Tours

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   Jan 7, 2021 · How did Chicago build one of the largest transit systems in the country? Why does the city have so many elevated train rails? Read our blog to learn more!