Photo taken on May 6, 2021 shows the interior of a 7000-series railcar during an in-service test run in Chicago, the United States. Assembled by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation CRRC Sifang America Incorporated in Chicago, the eight railcars, part of the first batch of the 10 7000-series railcars CRRC Sifang America has delivered to the Chicago Transit Authority CTA, have officially kicked off in-service test run within CTA traffic system since April 21. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua via Getty Images) (Xinhua/Joel Lerner via Getty Images)
Service interruptions are being reported on multiple CTA train lines after a track fire was reported near the Addison stop Monday afternoon.
According to CTA officials, service on the Red Line is halted between Howard and Belmont following the fire. Loop-bound trains on the Purple Line are also stopped at this time, according to officials.
There is no estimated time for restoration of service, with CTA workers checking tracks and equipment following the afternoon fire.
Shuttle buses have been implemented to assist customers who use those lines, but officials are also urging riders to “consider other service alternatives” as the afternoon commute approaches.
We will update this story with additional details as they become available.
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