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Several train routes will have their schedules updated effective April 7. View the updated route timetablesPerformance metrics View the new interactive dashboard. Meet The Contractors Join us on May 15 to learn how you can partner with Intersection, our exclusive out-of-home advertiser. Red and Purple Modernization Learn how we are rebuilding century-old Red and Purple line track structure and stations as part of the largest transit investment in CTA history. Airport transit Whether you’re flying to O’Hare or Midway, the ’L’ is the easy way to/from downtown Chicago. Get alerts about your route Sign up for text or e-mail alerts from CTA Updates for the routes you ride, during the times when you ride them. Red Line Extension The proposed project would extend the Red Line from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan to 130th Street. Bike & Ride It’s easy to bring your bike on buses and trains. Find out how to use racks on buses and more. 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