Orange Line (CTA)
| Orange Line | |||
|---|---|---|---|
An Orange Line train approaching 35th/Archer station | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Locale | Chicago, Illinois, United States | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 16 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Chicago "L" | ||
| Operator(s) | Chicago Transit Authority | ||
| Depot(s) | Midway Yard | ||
| Rolling stock | 2600-series 8 car trains (typical, maximum) | ||
| Daily ridership | 20,089 (avg. weekday September 2024) | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | October 31, 1993 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 13 mi (21 km) | ||
| Character | Embankment, Elevated and At-Grade Level | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
| Minimum radius | 90 feet (27 m) | ||
| Electrification | Third rail, 600 V DC | ||
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The Orange Line is a rapid transit line in Chicago, Illinois, operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) as part of the Chicago "L" system. It is approximately 13 miles (21 km) long and runs on elevated and at grade tracks and serves the Southwest Side, running from the Loop to Midway International Airport. As of 2023, an average of 16,979 riders board Orange Line trains on weekdays.