3200-series railcars to be shifted to Blue Line (car, town)

[lepoisson]

Originally Posted by Vlajos

Agree, I much prefer the aisle facing seats. There's more room on the trains for people.

Heck, I'd like to see a train car at the back of the train that doesn't have any seats. It would be great for people with bikes, strollers, and luggage.

[Vlajos]

Originally Posted by lepoisson

Heck, I'd like to see a train car at the back of the train that doesn't have any seats. It would be great for people with bikes, strollers, and luggage.

That's a great idea!

[prhill]

Originally Posted by chicagodude.1984

Hope the 7000 series will be equipped with regular standard facing seats, Hate the NYC style "bowling isle" facing crap on the 5000's

I know everyone hates those! I used to take people from out of town on the CTA all the time as it was a great way to see the city. So I had to stop when they changed the seats as who the hell wants to stare at people!

[chicagodude.1984]

Originally Posted by prhill

I know everyone hates those! I used to take people from out of town on the CTA all the time as it was a great way to see the city. So I had to stop when they changed the seats as who the hell wants to stare at people!

I agree !! That's my point !!

I can understand the empty train cars for bikes and strollers, But I prefer to keep our trains "old skool",
Same thing goes for the "SEARS TOWER"

[prhill]

Originally Posted by chicagodude.1984

I agree !! That's my point !!

I can understand the empty train cars for bikes and strollers, But I prefer to keep our trains "old skool",
Same thing goes for the "SEARS TOWER"

I agree 100 percent!

[Pink Jazz]

As of today, the 3200-series have entered service on the Blue Line. Also, CTA is running rush hour trips on the Blue Line using 5000-series cars from the Pink Line (they however are still officially assigned to the Pink Line and are operated by Pink Line personnel).

[japster28]

Originally Posted by Pink Jazz

As of today, the 3200-series have entered service on the Blue Line. Also, CTA is running rush hour trips on the Blue Line using 5000-series cars from the Pink Line (they however are still officially assigned to the Pink Line and are operated by Pink Line personnel).

I'm so thankful for the 5000 series train cars. As a daily blue line morning commuter, I can confidently say that the O'Hare branch is the most congested part of the El. I've easily waited 20-30 minutes for a spot on the train. It's gotten to the point where some days I ride the blue northbound to catch a less crowded train car. However the problem has yet to be alleviated despite the new locomotives.

[prhill]

Originally Posted by chicagodude.1984

Hope the 7000 series will be equipped with regular standard facing seats, Hate the NYC style "bowling isle" facing crap on the 5000's

So are the new ones going to be normal or that horrible new York style? Do we know for sure?

[Vlajos]

Originally Posted by prhill

So are the new ones going to be normal or that horrible new York style? Do we know for sure?

Hopefully the new style. The trains fit a lot more people.

[prhill]

Originally Posted by Vlajos

Hopefully the new style. The trains fit a lot more people.

Thats a shame. I miss taking people from out of town on the CTA.