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Purple Line trains moving again after tree falls on tracks causing major delays

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- Purple Line trains were standing Saturday afternoon near Central after a tree fell on the tracks in Evanston near the final stop. 

Firefighters were called in to help some passengers evacuate the train. 

Around 4:45 p.m., CTA tweeted that riders should expect major delays. 

Trains were moving again with significant delays aroudn 6 p.m.

Some power lines were also hit in the area. 

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