CTA Brown, Purple, Red Line service affected on North Side due to fire

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 12:54AM
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- CTA Red, Brown and Purple Line service is affected after a fire on Chicago's North Side, officials said.

Chicago fire officials said there was a fire under a train at Belmont in Lakeview. It's since been put out Tuesday night.

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The train was stopped at Belmont and has been evacuated.

There are no reports of any injuries.

Video of the scene showed smoke near the train.

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Riders have been asked to consider other routes.

Bus shuttles are replacing rail service between Howard and Fullerton on the Red Line and between Kimball and Fullerton on the Brown Line.

Bus shuttles have been requested for the Purple Line for Howard to Belmont, the CTA said.

Crews are working to restore normal service.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.

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