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Heard on: CTA Rail Ops - Chicago Transit Authority · 1/21/2026 07:04 PM
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We're an alarm operator approaching scene.
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I guess one of the doors on car number two, as soon as you pull the emergency release, it just slammed shut.
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Train door issue causes delay near Washington station

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As discussed during the dispatch call, transit personnel responded to a possible mechanical problem involving a train door near Washington station in downtown Chicago. Communication between operators and control indicated that a car door malfunctioned and needed to be cut and blocked. No injuries were mentioned, and service impact details were not confirmed.

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Washington, Chicago, IL 60602
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