Posted May 1, 2006, 11:24 PM
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Full article here:
http://media.www.chicagoflame.com/me...epublisher.com
Station construction to create track for signal project
Kristine C. Ostil
Issue date: 5/1/06
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A CTA electrical contractor has built a small section of tracks in the extra space at the UIC-Halsted station to use as a temporary storage area while they are working on a large signal communication project along the Blue Line.
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"This project is for the re-signaling and power traction for a third rail which increases the power and makes the train move. The CTA tracks are going to cross the Red and Blue lines together," said a foreman for Aldridge Electric, Inc.
The upgraded signal system will result in improved reliability of service for Blue Line customers, and also includes upgrades to the power cables and communication system needed to connect the Red Line State Street subway and Blue Line Dearborn Street subway as part of the Block 37 project.
A transit center will be developed under Block 37, the vacant lot on 108 North State Street.
"The signaling project is going fantastic and everything is right on schedule...the project started about two weeks ago and is a three year job," said the foreman.
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