Major delays expected on Yellow Line due to track switching issues

The CTA first announced that all three lines were standing at Howard at 3:19 p.m., and suspended Yellow Line service entirely at 3:38 p.m.

Major delays were expected on the CTA Yellow Line Saturday afternoon due to track switching problems at the Howard station on the North Side.

The agency announced that Yellow, Red and Purple Line trains were standing at Howard at 3:19 p.m., and then suspended Yellow Line service entirely at 3:38 p.m.

Service on the Red and Purple lines had resumed as of 4:45 p.m., the CTA said.

Riders should expect major delays and consider alternate routes such as buses or other train lines, the CTA said.

Shuttle buses between Howard and Skokie are available for Yellow Line riders, the CTA said. The No. 97 Skokie bus can also serve as an alternative to the Yellow Line, while the No. 36 Broadway bus can be used instead of the Red or Purple lines.

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