Service fully restored after CTA Red Line train derailment

A train derailment caused service disruptions on the CTA Red Line’s southern branch Saturday afternoon amid St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

As of around 6 p.m., CTA said service was fully restored. 

What we know:

Service between the Garfield and 95th Street stations was temporarily suspended due to the derailment, beginning around 12:15 p.m.

As of 3:15 p.m., a CTA spokesperson said the 95th Street station was the only stop still affected, but there are substitutions in place. Service had resumed at all other stations south of 87th Street.

Service was fully restored by 6 p.m. 

The derailed train was not in service and no passengers were on board.

No injuries were reported.

What we don't know:

It's unclear exactly what led to the derailment.

This is a developing story. Check back later for more details.

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