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Chicago Transit -> CTA -> Blue Line
Cermak (Douglas Park) Branch

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Blue Line

The Cermak branch of the Blue Line recently underwent a rebuilding. Nearly all the stations were replaced, not just renovated. All were made ADA accessible. During the reconstruction period there was no service on weekends. In Jan 2005 weekend service was restored. I am sure that ridership will now increase as the speeds on the line are much quicker than before.

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chi-hr-bl-cermak-042505-04.jpg (68037 bytes)This is the only original stationhouse left on the line, it is closed, and across the street from the Cermak terminal. I hope they make a small museum out it. (4/25/05) chi-hr-bl-cermak-042505-05.jpg (64760 bytes)This is the 54/Cermak terminal. It is unique as there is on very long platform that can berth two trains. Inbound trains berth at the eastern end. Outbound, past the inbound train, then switch in behind to use the western platform. Many buses line up on the alley next to the station. (4/25/05)
chi-hr-bl-cermak-042505-02.jpg (53269 bytes)Inbound train on surface trackage between Cermak and Cicero. (4/25/05) chi-hr-bl-cicero-042505-05.jpg (71273 bytes)Outbound train leaving Cicero. (4/25/05)
chi-hr-bl-cicero-042505-01.jpg (60499 bytes)This is the platform at Cicero. (4/25/05) chi-hr-bl-cicero-042505-03.jpg (69678 bytes)View of Cicero station from the bordering alley. (4/25/05)
chi-hr-bl-cicero-042505-02.jpg (53583 bytes)Looking east from Cicero station. (4/25/05) chi-hr-bl-calif-042505-01.jpg (66420 bytes)Inbound train is entering the California station. The canopies are recycled from the original station (pardon the window streaks) (4/25/05)
chi-hr-bl-kedzie-042505-01.jpg (62615 bytes)View of Kedzie station. (4/25/05) chi-hr-bl-paulina-042505-01.jpg (74603 bytes)This is Paulina Jct. We are in inbound train about to head to the right. The Paulina connector heads straight for its connection with the Lake St. 'L', currently this is non-revenue trackage. (4/25/05)

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