The Chicago Transit Authority has unveiled its 2023 Pride-theme train cars, along with special-edition Ventra cards that riders can purchase during the month of June.
The CTA has used a Pride design on special trains since 2017, and this year’s train will operate along the Red Line through the fall,“In Chicago, we’re proud to champion the LGBTQIA+ community, and will continue to make our city a beacon of freedom, hope and love for all,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement. “The Pride Train is a reminder to residents and visitors that all members of the LGBTQIA+ community are welcome and celebrated here.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly The agency says it became the first major transit authority to unveil a Pride train when it did so in 2017.
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