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Trackside Medical Emergency Halts Red and Purple Line Trains

CTA officials have deployed shuttle buses between Howard and Wilson stations pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation

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Overview

  • The incident began around 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday when an adult male suffered a medical emergency on the tracks near the 1100 block of West Granville Avenue
  • Red Line, Purple Line and Purple Line Express service remains suspended between Howard and Wilson while trains continue to operate only from Wilson south to 95th
  • Shuttle buses are running between Howard and Wilson stations to carry passengers through the impacted area
  • Officials have not specified the nature of the medical emergency or confirmed whether anyone was injured
  • Commuters are advised to use alternative bus routes such as the #151 Sheridan, #36 Broadway or #22 Clark until full train service is restored