Yellow Line (CTA) facts for kids
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A Yellow Line train of 5000-series cars.
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| Overview | |
| Locale | Chicago and Skokie, Illinois, U.S. |
| Termini | Howard Dempster–Skokie |
| Stations | 3 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Chicago "L" |
| Operator(s) | Chicago Transit Authority |
| Rolling stock | 5000-series |
| Daily ridership | 7,063 (avg. weekday September 2012) |
| History | |
| Opened | March 28, 1925 |
| Closed | March 27, 1948 |
| Reopened | April 20, 1964 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 5.1 mi (8.2 km) |
| Character | Elevated, open cut, and grade level |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Electrification | Third rail, 600 V DC |
The Yellow Line is a special train route in Chicago, Illinois. It is part of the city's famous "L" system, which is a network of elevated trains. This line is also known as the Skokie Swift.
The Yellow Line route is about 5.1-mile (8.2 km) long. It starts at the Howard Terminal on the north side of Chicago. From there, it travels through the southern part of Evanston. Finally, it reaches the Dempster Terminal in Skokie, Illinois. There is one stop in between, at Oakton Street in Skokie.
At the Howard station, you can switch to other train lines. Passengers can transfer to the Purple Line or the Red Line. The Yellow Line is unique because it does not go to the Chicago Loop. The Loop is the central downtown area of Chicago where many other "L" lines meet.
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History of the Yellow Line
The Yellow Line has an interesting past. It was first opened a long time ago, in 1925. However, it was closed for a period before being reopened.
Early Days as the Skokie Swift
The line first started running on March 28, 1925. Back then, it was known as the Skokie Swift. It helped people travel between Skokie and Chicago.
Temporary Closure and Reopening
The original Skokie Swift service stopped on March 27, 1948. But don't worry, it didn't stay closed forever! The line was reopened on April 20, 1964. Since then, it has continued to serve passengers.
How the Yellow Line Works
The Yellow Line uses modern trains called 5000-series cars. These trains get their power from a special system called a third rail. This third rail carries 600 volts of direct current (DC) electricity.
The tracks for the Yellow Line are built in different ways. Some parts are elevated, meaning they are high above the ground. Other parts are in an open cut, which is like a trench. There are also sections at ground level.
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Prior to 2004, the section of the line west of the East Prairie Road grade crossing was electrified with overhead catenary instead of third rail.
See also
In Spanish: Línea Amarilla (Metro de Chicago) para niños
