Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Transit Authority president Forrest Claypool announced Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at the Midway Orange Line station the beginning of revenue service for the 5000-series train cars – they debuted on the Pink Line Wednesday. They’ll show up later on Green Line, with the Red Line after that.
Here’re CTA’s photos from the event:
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CTA President Forrest Claypool speaks at the unveiling of new railcars, joined by RTA Chairman John Gates Jr. (back); Vice President, La Pocatiere-Plattsburgh Business Unit, Bombardier Transportation, North America Marc Boucher and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (far right) next to railcar 5055.
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Train operator Joseph Anguiano points out some of the new features of the 5000-series train car.
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View of new flooring and two wheelchair positions (bike positions?) on the new cars.
View the full photoset. Check out CTA Tattler and ChicagoBus.org for more information.