Chicago Transit Authority to extend CTA Orange Line service hours to 24/7

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Transit Authority says it will extend train service hours on one of its lines next year after the passage of the Illinois public transit bill.

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The CTA Orange Line will operate 24/7 in 2026, the CTA confirmed to ABC7.

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The agency will also be "adding up to 10 more routes the Frequent Bus Network," and "expanding vehicle and facility cleaning efforts."

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