Cermak-Chinatown (CTA)

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Cermak-Chinatown
Station statistics
Address 138 W. Cermak Rd.,
Chicago, IL 60616
Coordinates (2200S/200W)
Lines
Red Line
Connections CTA bus
Structure Elevated
Platforms 1 Island Platform
Tracks 2
Bicycle facilities Yes
Other information
Opened September 28, 1969
Owned by Chicago Transit Authority
Formerly Cermak (Station Sign)
Traffic
Passengers (2006) 1,313,797 ▲ 7%

Cermak-Chinatown is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Red Line. The station is adjacent to Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood and contains many elements of Chinese culture in its architecture.

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[edit] CTA Bus Connections

  • #18 16th-18th
  • #21 Cermak
  • #24 Wentworth


[edit] Truck Collision

On April 25, 2008, a semi truck crashed into the station, killing two and injuring 21, at least seven critically.[1] Part of the station collapsed after the impact. [2] Bystanders said that the driver of the truck was coming off the northbound Dan Ryan Expressway exit.[1] The truck driver, Don Wells, was taken into custody and has not yet been charged. Mr. Wells declined to take a urine test, which could identify whether he was taking drugs to stay awake.[3]


Red Line train approaching Cermak-Chinatown Station

Chicago from Cermak-Chinatown station.

[edit] External Links

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b "Two killed, at least 21 injured after truck crashes into CTA Red Line station in Chinatown", chicagotribune.com, Chicago Tribune, 2008-04-26. Retrieved on 2008-04-26. 
  2. ^ "At least 2 dead after semi rams train station", Associated Press, 2008-04-25. Retrieved on 2008-04-25. 
  3. ^ "2 killed, 21 hurt as truck slams into Red Line stop", Chicago Sun-Times, Sun-Times News Group, 2008-04-26. Retrieved on 2008-04-28. 
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