As part of our ongoing efforts to provide you with a safe and comfortable ride, crews will be performing an estimated $6.5 million in repairs and maintenance in 2025 across the CTA service region.
The scope of work varies by location, but can include:
- Deep clean power washing of all surfaces (all locations)
- Painting (all locations)
- Lighting upgrades
- Improved platform amenities
- Renewal of finishes and fixtures
- Utility and plumbing line repairs
- Removal of outdated fixtures and equipment
- Permanent repair work
- Updating of old/damaged signage
- And more!
Locations
Through Memorial Day weekend, improvements will be made at the following six rail stations across three lines, plus four bus turnarounds:
- Red Line: 63rd
- Blue Line: Pulaski, Austin, Kedzie-Homan
- Green Line: Oak Park, Halsted
- Bus Turnarounds: Kedzie & 63rd, Western & 79th, Chicago & Austin, 67th & Oglesby
Earlier this year, Refresh & Renew work was completed at Addison Red Line, Sox-35th Red Line and 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Green Line ahead the Opening Day games for the Cubs and White Sox seasons. Additional bus and rail locations will receive improvements as part of the 2025 Refresh & Renew campaign during the summer and fall, details of which will be announced at later dates.
Before/After
The following are before/after photos of some of the stations that have been refreshed and renewed: