Pink Line (CTA) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pink Line |
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A Pink Line train of 5000-series cars.
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| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Chicago and Cicero, Illinois, United States |
| Termini | 54th/Cermak The Loop |
| Stations | 22 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Chicago "L" |
| Operator(s) | Chicago Transit Authority |
| Rolling stock | 5000-series |
| Daily ridership | 33,737 (avg. weekday September 2012) |
| History | |
| Opened | June 25, 2006 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 11.2 mi (18.0 km) |
| Character | Elevated and Street Level |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Minimum radius | 90 feet (27 m) |
| Electrification | Third rail, 600 V DC |
The Pink Line is an 11.2 mi (18.0 km) rapid transit line in Chicago, run by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) as part of the Chicago "L" system.
It is CTA's newest rail line and began operation for a 180-day trial period on June 25, 2006, running between 54th/Cermak Station in Cicero, Illinois and the Loop in downtown Chicago. The route to the Loop follows tracks shared with Green Line trains on Lake Street, connected by the previously non-revenue Paulina Connector. In September 2012, the average weekday boardings on the Pink Line was 33,737. The Pink Line does not make any 'L' train transfers on the Douglas Branch.
The Pink Line operates between 54th/Cermak and the Loop, weekdays from 4:05 a.m. to 1:25 a.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 5:05 a.m. to 1:25 a.m.
See also
In Spanish: Línea Rosa (Metro de Chicago) para niños
