Green Line (CTA) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Green Line |
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A Green Line train of 5000-series cars.
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| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Chicago, Oak Park and Forest Park, Illinois, United States |
| Termini | Harlem Ashland/63rd, Cottage Grove |
| Stations | 30 |
| Website | CTA Green Line |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Chicago "L" |
| Operator(s) | Chicago Transit Authority |
| Rolling stock | 5000-series |
| Daily ridership | 70,554 (avg. weekday September 2012) |
| History | |
| Opened | February 21, 1993 (Current operation) |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 20.695 mi (33.305 km) |
| Character | Elevated |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Minimum radius | 90 feet (27 m) |
| Electrification | Third rail, 600 V DC |
The Green Line is a special train route in Chicago. It's part of the Chicago Transit Authority's "L" system. This line is unique because it's the only one that runs completely above the ground. It uses some of the oldest parts of the "L" system, which were built way back in 1892!
The Green Line is about 20.695 miles (33.305 km) long. It has 30 stops along its route. It connects the towns of Forest Park and Oak Park (at Harlem/Lake station). From there, it travels through Chicago's West Side and into the Loop. Then, it goes to the South Side, reaching areas like Englewood (Ashland/63rd) and Woodlawn (Cottage Grove/63rd).
In September 2012, about 70,554 people rode the Green Line on an average weekday.
Green Line Operating Hours
The Green Line runs almost all day and night.
- Between Harlem/Lake and Cottage Grove:
- Weekdays: 4:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays: 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Between Harlem/Lake and Ashland/63rd:
- Weekdays: 3:50 a.m. to 1:05 a.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays: 4:50 a.m. to 1:05 a.m.
Images for kids
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Harlem/Lake Green Line entrance in Forest Park/Oak Park (2015)
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Green Line train car #5129 getting cleaned at the Harlem yard (2013)
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Northward view from the Adams/Wabash station at night (2009)
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Chicago Transit Authority signal tower 18 guides Chicago "L" trains, north and southbound Purple and Brown lines intersecting with east and westbound Pink and Green lines and the Orange line above the Wells and Lake street intersection in the loop.
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View from Ashland station along the Lake Street section of the Green Line (2005)
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Pink and Green line elevated tracks crossing Franklin Street in the Loop (2005)
See also
In Spanish: Línea Verde (Metro de Chicago) para niños
