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Light rail (or light rail transit, abbreviated to LRT) is a form of passenger urban rail transit that uses rolling stock derived from tram technology [1][2] while also having some features from heavy …

Eight 'L' train lines cross the city providing rapid transit services (known as a "subway" or "metro" system in many cities). 140 local and express bus routes complement this system. Many …

Dec 16, 2025 · Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday celebrated his enactment of a new law that advocates say will avert catastrophic service cuts on Chicago’s public transit systems and …

It has 8 lines, 146 stations, and 224.1 miles (360.6 km) of track. In 2024, the system carried about 127.5 million rides, with an average of 389,000 rides per weekday. The “L” began operating in …

Dec 13, 2025 · light rail transit, system of railways usually powered by overhead electrical wires and used for medium-capacity local transportation in metropolitan areas. Light rail vehicles …

Light-rail transit (LRT) is rapid transit that operates electric-powered single cars or short trains on fixed rails. Light refers to lighter passenger capacity, not the physical weight of the vehicles.

Jun 11, 2025 · Light Rail Transit (LRT) is a mode of public transportation that uses electrically powered trains on fixed rails, offering a reliable and efficient way to move people within urban …

Light rail transit (LRT) is a modern form of public transportation that uses lightweight vehicles operating on dedicated tracks, often in urban areas. It connects neighborhoods and key …

Take the Huskie Line shuttle bus service to the Elburn Metra station on UP West. It was always available to the general public, not just college students.