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by stephengillie 2932 days ago
Does this mean Chicago's current trains won't fit inside the new tunnels?
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cozzyd 2932 days ago
CTA trains are 9.3 ft wide and 12 ft tall, so they won't fit in the 14 ft diameter tunnels. Also, the "Loop" won't provide electricity preferring instead to haul a battery with each car.
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