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Why are the CTA trains called the L?

CTA's train system is known as the 'L' (a now-official name originally short for elevated). Trains serve over 140 stations located throughout the city and nearby suburbs, on elevated railways, in subways, or on the ground.



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Traditionally Metra trains have been viewed as safer, cleaner, and more orderly than the CTA 'L'. Conductors patrolling the cars on a regular basis discourages crime and problematic rule-breaking such as smoking and littering, which unfortunately seem to be fairly common on CTA trains nowadays.

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Originally Answered: Boston, MA:Why are some subways called the T? T in circle was adopted in the 1960s as the logo for the MBTA and therefore stands for transportation.

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While a coronary CT angiogram is a safe procedure, potential risks include: Allergic reaction to the contrast dye, which can range from mild to severe and may include: Itching. Redness.

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Train crews also may deem it necessary to sound a horn as a warning when there is a vehicle, person or animal near the tracks. Track construction, workers within 25 feet of a live track or malfunctioning crossings, also require crews to sound the horn.

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