Purple Line (CTA) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Purple Line |
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A Purple Line train of 5000-series cars.
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| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Chicago, Evanston and Wilmette, Illinois, United States |
| Termini | Linden Howard The Loop (weekday rush hours only) |
| Stations | 25 (weekday rush hours) 11 (all other times) |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Chicago "L" |
| Operator(s) | Chicago Transit Authority |
| Rolling stock | 5000-series |
| Daily ridership | 10,187 (avg. weekday 2016) |
| History | |
| Opened | July 31, 1949 (Current operation) |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 15 mi (24 km) |
| Character | Elevated and Grade 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 Purple Line (or the Evanston Line) of the Chicago Transit Authority is a 3.9-mile (6.3 km) route on the northernmost section of the Chicago "L" rapid transit system. Normally, it extends south from Linden Avenue in Wilmette, passing through Evanston to Howard Street, on Chicago's north side. In 2016, the average weekday boardings on the Purple Line was 10,187.
Images for kids
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Northward view from the Adams/Wabash station at night
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The northwestern corner of the Loop, through which the Purple Line enters and exits
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The Brown and Purple Lines run above vehicle traffic on Franklin Street in the Near North Side community area.
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Linden destination sign
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Howard destination sign, used on southbound shuttle trains terminating at Howard
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Loop destination sign, used on southbound Purple Line Express trains during weekday rush hours.
See also
In Spanish: Línea Púrpura (Metro de Chicago) para niños
