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Chicago Red Line Transit Extension

Sector: Power Transmission • Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Source: Construction Dive

Project

Under Construction

The Chicago Transit Authority is extending the Red Line rapid rail transit by 5.5 miles into the city's Far South Side, providing access to rapid transit for the first time in this area. The project includes four new stations, a new rail yard, and related rail facilities. Construction has started with demolition and utility relocations, with station construction planned to begin in 2027.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Rail
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Construction Dive

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The project “Chicago Red Line Transit Extension” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Transmission sector, located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Construction Dive.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Chicago Transit Authority is extending the Red Line rapid rail transit by 5.5 miles into the city's Far South Side, providing access to rapid transit for the first time in this area. The project includes four new stations, a new rail yard, and related rail facilities. Construction has started with demolition and utility relocations, with station construction planned to begin in 2027.
Original sector	Transportation
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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Illinois
City	Chicago

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Record type	Project
Sector	Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Rail
Article published date	2026-05-01

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