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Douglas Branch

Douglas branch
Douglas Branch junction.jpg
The non-revenue junction between the Douglas and Congress branch that used to serve Blue Line trains.
Overview
Type Rapid transit
System Chicago "L"
Status Operational
Locale Chicago, Illinois, United States
Cicero, Illinois
Termini 54th/Cermak
Polk
Stations 11
Services      Pink Line
Daily ridership 17,474 (average weekday Feb. 2013)
Operation
Opened April 28, 1896
Operator(s) Chicago Transit Authority
Character Elevated, Street Level
Rolling stock 5000-series
Technical
Line length 6.6 mi (10.6 km)
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Electrification Third rail, 600 V DC
Route map