Red Line Disruptions

Back in October of 2006, a fire started at 630 Wabash, forcing the Red Line to be disrupted for up to three days. The Chicago Fire Department thought the fire would be controlled in a short time, but quickly found that the fire was not going to give up easily.

Before everyone knew it, the fire was designated as a 511. Special alarms were called beyond this per expert reports. Riders on the Red Line found themselves in a situation that was confusing , unorganized, and frustrating. These riders were forced to take shuttle buses, or call friends & family for rides home. Those who did not opt for either of the latter chose to walk.

Everyone who walked, walked to other bus stops or just hoofed it period. One would suspect however, that something is funny here. Something just isn't right.....

Call this a paranoid observation without merit, or call it something to think about, but the day before the big 511 at 630 Wabash, there was another fire that affected the Red Line tracks.
Rumor has it that the day before that....there was yet another fire near the Red Line tracks.
Get what is being suggested yet? Is it? Was it? Please say it wasn't arson!

Overall, it has to be admitted that the CTA did a half decent job in assissting all the riders on the Red Line!