Medical Emergency Stops CTA Blue Line Through Downtown Loop

Overview

• CTA suspended Blue Line service between Grand and UIC-Halsted after a medical emergency on the tracks near Washington Street.
• The halt began just before 9 a.m., disrupting the morning commute through the Loop.
• Service continues only between O'Hare and Grand and between Forest Park and UIC-Halsted.
• Shuttle buses are running between Grand and UIC-Halsted as the CTA advises riders to consider alternate bus routes or other rail lines.
• Officials have not released further details about the medical emergency as response crews remain on scene downtown.