CTA celebrates Pride Month with new Pride Train design

Monday, June 3, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Transit Authority is celebrating Pride Month.



CTA announced the Pride Train began service along the Red Line on Monday.

Eight car trains are wrapped in rainbow colors will run through the fall.

Each train has positive messages posted inside:



- "Pride is for everyone."
- "Spread your beauty and power."
- "Love and peace for all."
- "You're beautiful the way you are."

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The Pride Train was first unveiled in 2017, making it the first major U.S. transit agency to do so, the CTA said.

The Transit Authority also brought back the Pride Signature Ventra Card. Riders can purchase the card through the Ventra website.

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