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Rocking out?
Now that the slow zone has been lifted, the elevated section of the Blue Line from California to Damen seems to be a bit rougher than the rest. This section appears to be the oldest part of the O'Hare branch, so it may just be in contrast to the rest of the ride.
Still, when trains hit top speeds on this section, cars will pitch back and forth with degree and force which seems unusual. I've felt trains rock on every CTA line and this seems stronger than most.
This morning it tilted as if it was on a sharp turn, except it was straight track. At Clark and Lake I asked an official looking CTA person how much rocking was normal. To my surprise, they were concerned and asked for more details to follow up.
I'm betting it's nothing, but I'm glad the CTA is paying attention.
Still, when trains hit top speeds on this section, cars will pitch back and forth with degree and force which seems unusual. I've felt trains rock on every CTA line and this seems stronger than most.
This morning it tilted as if it was on a sharp turn, except it was straight track. At Clark and Lake I asked an official looking CTA person how much rocking was normal. To my surprise, they were concerned and asked for more details to follow up.
I'm betting it's nothing, but I'm glad the CTA is paying attention.