Purple Line (CTA)

Rapid transit line run by the Chicago Transit Authority

The Purple Line (or the Evanston Line) of the Chicago Transit Authority is a 3.9-mile (6.3 km) route on the northernmost section of the Chicago "L" rapid transit system. Normally, it extends south from Linden Avenue in Wilmette, passing through Evanston to Howard Street, on Chicago's north side. In 2016, the average weekday boardings on the Purple Line was 10,187.[1]

Purple Line
A Purple Line train of 5000-series cars.
Overview
StatusOperational
LocaleChicago, Evanston and Wilmette, Illinois, United States
TerminiLinden
Howard
The Loop (weekday rush hours only)
Stations25 (weekday rush hours)
11 (all other times)
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemChicago "L"
Operator(s)Chicago Transit Authority
Rolling stock5000-series
Daily ridership10,187 (avg. weekday 2016)
History
OpenedJuly 31, 1949 (Current operation)
Technical
Line length15 mi (24 km)
CharacterElevated and Grade Level
Track gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Minimum radius90 feet (27 m)
ElectrificationThird rail, 600 V DC

References

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  1. "Annual Ridership Report 2016" (PDF). Chicago Transit Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2017.

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