Overview
- The collision happened just before 9 a.m. near the Francisco station on Chicago’s North Side, initially halting Brown Line service.
- CTA said trains were held at Francisco as crews responded and requested shuttle buses to run between Kimball and Belmont.
- Riders were advised to use alternate options, including bus routes 81 Lawrence and 78 Montrose or transfers to other rail lines.
- Chicago Fire Department officials said one person was evaluated and no major injuries were reported.
- About 15 passengers were aboard the train, and by 10:30 a.m. service was operating with residual delays, according to CTA.