CTA Yellow Line
Coverage of CTA Yellow Line in the Nexus archive.
- CTA Yellow Line train strikes vehicle
A CTA Yellow Line train collided with a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon, causing service suspensions between Skokie and Howard. The incident disrupted public transportation in the area.
- CTA Yellow Line suspended after train hits car in Skokie
The CTA Yellow Line has been suspended after a train collided with a car in Skokie. Riders are advised to use the No. 97 Skokie bus as an alternate route.
- Yellow Line train derails as overnight storms topple trees around Chicagoland
A CTA Yellow Line train derailed after a tree toppled during overnight storms in Chicagoland. The storms, following four days of heat, brought thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rain, causing multiple trees to fall.
- Tornado watch issued in Chicago area ahead of severe storms
A tornado watch was issued for the Chicago area and northwest Indiana until 9 p.m., with potential tornadoes, hail, and 80 mph wind gusts. A flood watch remained in effect until 11 p.m., as heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected. Previous storms on Wednesday caused power outages and downed trees due to 70 mph winds and heavy rainfall.
- Tree falls on CTA Yellow Line tracks, causing service disruption
A tree limb fell on CTA Yellow Line tracks near Oakton station in Skokie, causing a two-hour service disruption early Thursday. Heavy thunderstorms and wind were reported in the area, and trains resumed with residual delays by 7:50 a.m. CTA officials advised riders to allow extra travel time.