CTA News

Chicago Transit Authority Reports Fewer People Trespassing on Tracks

A campaign to remind people to stay off city train tracks appears to be paying off as the Chicago Transit Authority said reports of people trespassing on its tracks have dropped significantly in the last 12 months. “We’re pleased to …

32 Hurt After Chicago Airport Train Derails, Climbs Escalator

An eight-car Chicago commuter train plowed across a platform and scaled an escalator at the underground station of one of the nation’s busiest airports early on March 24, injuring 32 people on board, officials said. No one suffered life-threatening injuries …

Big Rigs Drive Big Risk for Cars

When big rig trucks and cars collide, the laws of physics determine the outcome. Most often, the smaller vehicle bears the brunt of the damage. The Insurance Information Network of California, the California Highway Patrol and the California Trucking Association …

Chicago Hopes to Deter Crime With More Cameras

The Chicago Transit Authority is hoping to catch more crime on camera. The CTA has begun a seven-month project to install high-definition cameras on about 850 rail cars. The project is designed both to deter crime and help police investigate …