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Brown Line Service Halted Between Kimball and Southport After Train Derails

No injuries were reported in the morning derailment near Kimball.

Overview

  • CTA announced the suspension around 7:45 a.m. during the rush after officers responded to the 4700 block of North Kimball.
  • The train at Kimball was evacuated, and the Fire Department said no one was injured.
  • Shuttle buses are operating between Kimball and Southport while crews address the track conditions.
  • Limited rail service continues on the rest of the line, with CTA alerts listing trains between Southport and Clark/Lake.
  • The cause has not been determined, and there was no timeline for restoring full service as of 9:30 a.m.