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untapped revenue source for CTA?
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BNSF Car Cab Departure Boards
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BNSF scheduling/dispatching...
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Before cab cars ...
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611 IS BACK!
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614 on the move
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CTA L fleet....
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photo's what's the cta difference part 1
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New Randolph Street Station is open
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"L" Station Tour
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Circle Line - will it happen?
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Switch from 59th to 57th street.
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