Orange Line (CTA)

The Orange Line, is a rapid transit line in Chicago, Illinois run by the Chicago Transit Authority as part of the "L" system. It is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) long and runs at grade and elevated on existing railroad embankments and new concrete and steel structures from Midway International Airport, the Southwest Side and downtown Chicago. In September 2012, the average weekday boardings on the Orange Line were 63,037. The Orange Line operates between Midway Airport and the Loop, weekdays from 4:00 a.m. to 1:25 a.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 4:30 a.m. to 1:25 a.m.

Orange Line
A Orange Line train of 3200-series cars.
Overview
Status	Operational
Locale	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Termini	Midway The Loop
Stations	16
Service
Type	Rapid transit
System	Chicago "L"
Operator(s)	Chicago Transit Authority
Rolling stock	2600-series, 3200-series
Daily ridership	63,037 (avg. weekday September 2012)
History
Opened	October 31, 1993
Technical
Line length	12.5 mi (20.1 km)
Character	Elevated and Surface Level
Track gauge	4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Minimum radius	90 feet (27 m)
Electrification	Third rail, 600 V DC

Other websites

• Orange Line at CTA official site
• Orange Line extension plan