Hark! The CTA has announced the dates for the return of the holiday train, its yearly decked-out transport of Christmas spirit. The train will operate from 1 to 8 p.m. on weekends, and 3 to 7 p.m. on select weekdays. Its appearances on various lines are as follows:
>> Green Line: Nov. 23, 24*, 28
>> Orange Line and Brown Line: Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1*
>> Pink Line: Dec. 5
>> Blue Line: Dec. 6, 7, 8 ** (includes photo-only stop on Pink Line)
>> Red Line: Dec. 12, 14, 18
>> Purple Line: Dec. 13, 19
>> Red Line and Purple Line: Dec. 15*, 22
>> Yellow Line: Dec. 20
* Denotes photo opportunity with Santa
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