CTA "L" fleet and rail procurement
Chicago Transit Authority (IL, US) runs 1,708 active rail cars in 21 fleets across heavy rail / metro. The average fleet was built in 2003 and the oldest in 1981.
1,708active rail cars
21fleets
4builders
2003average build year
CTA "L" fleet roster
| Builder | Model | Type | Mode | Built | Last rebuild | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alstom | 5000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2014 | — | 224 |
| Alstom | 5000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2013 | 2023 | 198 |
| Morrison-Knudsen | 3200-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1993 | 2017 | 178 |
| CRRC | 7000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2025 | — | 140 |
| Alstom | 5000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2012 | 2022 | 116 |
| Alstom | 5000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2015 | 2024 | 112 |
| Budd | 2600-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1986 | 2011 | 101 |
| CRRC | 7000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2024 | — | 88 |
| Budd | 2600-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1985 | 2011 | 76 |
| Morrison-Knudsen | 3200-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1992 | 2016 | 76 |
| Budd | 2600-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1983 | 2011 | 74 |
| Budd | 2600-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1984 | 2011 | 68 |
| Budd | 2600-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1982 | 2010 | 56 |
| Alstom | 5000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2011 | 2022 | 54 |
| CRRC | 7000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2023 | — | 50 |
| Budd | 2600-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1987 | 2014 | 36 |
| CRRC | 7000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2022 | — | 30 |
| Alstom | 5000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2009 | 2021 | 10 |
| CRRC | 7000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2021 | — | 10 |
| Budd | 2600-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1981 | 2010 | 8 |
| Morrison-Knudsen | 3200-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1994 | 2017 | 3 |
What members see for each CTA "L" fleet
Estimated miles per car, maintenance cost per car-mile against the national benchmark, the midlife overhaul and end-of-life year, and the onboard suppliers for doors, HVAC, brakes, propulsion and train control.
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