CTA Red Line trains rerouted for fire, normal service resumed

The Red Line resumed normal service after running on elevated tracks while crews worked to restore service, the CTA said.

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The re-route is due to a minor fire at track level, the CTA said.

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CTA Red Line trains in both directions were running on elevated tracks between the Fullerton and Cermak-Chinatown Stations Saturday afternoon due to a minor fire at track level but 95th-bound, according to the transit agency.

Service has since returned to normal, the agency said.

The service disruption was first announced at 3:24 p.m.

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