by orangeline
I just saw on ABC-7 (WLS) News at 4 PM a story on 125 years of L service. On June 6, 1892 the South Side Rapid Transit Company began regular scheduled service on the elevated between 39th St and Congress Terminal. Except for the long-gone Congress Terminal, that routing is used by today's Green Line. Original trains were wooden coaches powered by Forney-type steam locomotives. Congratulations to the CTA and here's hoping for another 125 years of improved and expanded rail service!
"Welcome aboard Orange Line run 711. Travel time to downtown is 25 minutes. Next stop will be Pulaski."