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Chicago District

Chicago (Bridgeport), Illinois to Champaign (Leverett Junction), Illinois

Vital Statistics

Mileage

125.1 miles

Timetable direction

North/South

Ruling Grade (and Location)

Northbound: 0.55% (Rantoul, Mile 112)
Southbound: 0.50% (Loda, Mile 98)

Traffic Control

Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) and Automatic Block System (ABS)
Desk #1 (north of Stuenkel)
Desk #2 (south of Stuenkel)

Radio Frequencies

161.190 MHz (AAR 72)

Maximum Speeds

79 mph (passenger)
70 mph (intermodal)
60 mph (freight)

Major Yards

Markham Yard (Mile 23.0)
Moyers Intermodal Terminal (Mile 23.0)

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Physical Plant Construction projects for this district slated for 2000.  These are listed for informational purposes only.