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A silver CTA train with blue stripes travels on an elevated track, curving through a cityscape of tall buildings, with street-level traffic and pedestrians below. — Download original ↓

May 9, 1980 · Lake and Wells, Chicago, IL

A Chicago Transit Authority 2000-series rapid transit train travels on an elevated track through downtown Chicago.

Date: May 9, 1980
Location: Lake and Wells, Chicago, IL
Vehicle: Rapid transit car
Operator: Chicago Transit Authority
Equipment: 2000-series

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