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  • July 2008
    • Chicago Transit Explores Groceries in Train Stations

      Chicago Transit Explores Groceries in Train Stations

      (Newser) - The Chicago Transit Authority is looking make more money from the real estate it owns, and is investigating installing grocery stores and restaurants inside “L” (elevated train) stations, the Tribune reports—with the agency hoping to generate $100 million over the next 5 years from such commercial development. "People could get off directly inside the grocery store and go shopping without ever going outside," one official says. More »

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      real estate   retail   subway   real estate development   commercial real estate   Chicago Midway Airport   Chicago Transit Authority

  • May 2008
    • Chicago Train Derails

      Chicago Train Derails

      (Newser) - A Chicago Transit Authority elevated train derailed this morning, the Chicago Tribune reports. Although the train came off the elevated tracks, it did not fall all the way to the ground. Using ladders and baskets, firefighters rescued 39 people from the Green Line train on Chicago’s south side, but only 10 required medical attention. More »

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      Chicago   accident   firefighters   train   subway   South Side   Chicago Transit Authority

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