Chicago Red Line Extension Project
Sector: Rail • Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Source: Metro Magazine
The Red Line Extension Project will provide the Far South Side of Chicago with rapid rail transit for the first time by extending the Red Line by 5.5 miles from 95th Street to 130th Street, including the construction of four new Red Line stations at 103rd, 111th, Michigan, and 130th streets. The project includes building a new rail yard near 120th Street to improve operational efficiency and aims
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Rail, Mass Transit, Road, Commercial
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Metro Magazine
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Red Line Extension Project will provide the Far South Side of Chicago with rapid rail transit for the first time by extending the Red Line by 5.5 miles from 95th Street to 130th Street, including the construction of four new Red Line stations at 103rd, 111th, Michigan, and 130th streets. The project includes building a new rail yard near 120th Street to improve operational efficiency and aims to reduce commuting time and improve connectivity for residents. |
Original sector | Rail |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Illinois |
City | Chicago |
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Source | Metro Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Mass Transit, Road, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-30 |
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