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NewsEvanston RoundTableJuly 3, 2026Cook

CTA Yellow Line train derails in Evanston after hitting downed tree

A CTA Yellow Line train derailed near Howard station late Thursday night after striking a tree that had fallen onto the tracks during a thunderstorm. Passengers were forced to evacuate, and service was temporarily suspended before being restored the following morning.

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Why It Matters

CTA Yellow Line commuters experienced a service disruption and emergency evacuation due to a weather-related track obstruction.

Key Facts

  • A CTA Yellow Line train derailed after striking a downed tree on the tracks.
  • The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Thursday during heavy thunderstorms.
  • The derailment happened shortly after the train departed from Howard station.
  • Passengers were forced to evacuate the train.
  • The Evanston Fire Department confirmed the cause of the derailment at 11:48 p.m. Thursday.
  • CTA temporarily suspended Yellow Line service following the incident.
  • Service was restored by Friday morning.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCTA“The transit agency responsible for the Yellow Line and the train involved in the”organizationEvanston Fire Department“Provided information regarding the cause of the derailment.”locationHoward station“The station the train had recently departed from when the incident occurred.”locationEvanston“The city where the derailment occurred.”