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Much needed and long overdue, the CTA "L" train cars are set for major improvements in the near future.
According to Secret Chicago, the plan involves using the Federal Transit Administration funding to buy over 300 “L” cars, using these new builds to replace cars that have been in transit since the 1980s. The federal government also plans to replace railcars like the “L” cars through 2026, using $1.5 billion in investments.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that these grants “will help bring riders faster, safer, more reliable service on America’s rails.”