Chicago Transit Authority riders will experience some slight changes when using the train service this weekend and into next week.
* Northbound Red Line trains will operate on the northbound Purple Line Express tracks beginning at the Sheridan station from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
* The Red Line also will operate on one track Wednesday through Jan. 5 from midnight to 4 a.m. Northbound customers at the Roosevelt, Harrison, Jackson, Monroe and Lake stations must board and exit trains on the southbound side of the platform. Southbound Red Line trains will be rerouted to the southbound Brown Line tracks at Belmont from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Northbound Red Line trains will run on the northbound Purple Express tracks from 10:50 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.
* The CTA will continue its tradition of penny rides on New Year’s Eve. Customers can ride the bus or train for a penny from 8 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
