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After serving some 40+ years moving people throughout Chicago, the aging 2200-series rail cars are making their final run before retirement.
On the morning of Thursday, August 8th, 2013, the Chicago Transit Authority will be holding two celebratory last trips with an eight-car 2200-series train along the Blue Line.
Famous for their rectangular shape, corrugated sides and folding “blinker” doors, the 2200-series hit the rails in 1969 as delivery continued into the early 1970s. Later in their life, the 2200-series moved to the Blue Line to be paired up with the 2600-series so that passengers with disabilities could board a train without being restricted by the narrow doors.
Two trips will be made late Thursday morning: a non-stop short run between Rosemont and Jefferson Park leaving Rosemont at 10:05 am CDT and an all-stop full run from O’Hare to Forest Park leaving O’Hare at 11:05 am CDT. Regular fares will be in effect. Visit the Chicago Transit Authority web site for full schedule details.
The 2200-series have been replaced by the 5000-series which are deployed on the Pink, Red and Green Lines.
Sources: Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago-L.org
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