Brown Line (CTA) - Operating Fleet

Operating Fleet

Currently, the Brown Line's rolling stock consists of Morrison-Knudsen-built 3200-series rail cars, delivered from 1992 through 1994. Budd-built 2600-series rail cars sometimes appear on the Brown Line when there is a shortage of 3200-series cars.

Beginning March 30, 2008, the Brown Line began running eight cars on trains during rush periods, since all of the re-opened or renovated stations have been rebuilt to accommodate eight-car trains. Prior to this, although ridership certainly warranted eight-car trains on the Ravenswood–Brown Line during rush periods, most stations on the line couldn't berth longer than six-car trains. Six cars are standard on the Brown Line during midday. Early morning, late evening, and weekend service is generally provided by four-car trains, although this may vary due to special events.