Chicago CTA Blue Line service resuming on Forest Park branch after equipment derailment
CHICAGO (CBS) — Service has resumed on the Forest Park branch of the CTA Blue Line, but residual delays were expected Tuesday morning, after a derailment of track equipment disrupted service.
CTA officials said the disruption started at 1:37 a.m., adding service was suspended between Forest Park and Harlem on the Forest Park branch due to "track conditions."
According to CBS 2's Kris Habermehl, some track equipment derailed near Harlem. No injuries have been reported.
A derailment of some track equipment has forced the suspension of CTA Forest Park Blue Line service between Harlem & Forest Park. No injuries here, but heavy work to rerail is underway. IB Ike drivers are gaping at CTA vehicles before Harlem. More at https://t.co/vhbRxCcLib pic.twitter.com/E3udh5b1hD
— Kris Habermehl (@KrisHabermehl) April 23, 2024
By 8:30 a.m., CTA officials said Blue Line trains were running again with residual delays between Forest Park and Harlem. Riders should expect some trains and platforms to be busier than usual as normal service is restored.