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Man arrested after climbing into CTA Blue Line conductor compartment: CPD

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CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Charges are pending after a man jumped into the conductor car of a CTA Blue Line train that was stopped at a platform.

Chicago police said on Friday evening a 30-year-old man climbed through the open window of the conductor compartment while it was stopped along the Cicero Stop. But, the conductor quickly powered down and secured the train and left with the train with the keys.


Officers soon responded to the scene and were able to apprehend the man without incident, according to police.

The conductor and passengers were not hurt and no train damage was reported, police said.

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