Chicago train crash: NTSB report on 2023 CTA Yellow Line crash blames speed limit, braking system, slippery tracks; 38 injured
Share and Follow

At least 38 injured after train collided with snowplow equipment near Howard Station on North Side

ByBarb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Tom Jones WLS logo

Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:23AM

CTA Yellow Line crash caused by speed, brakes, slippery tracks: NTSB

An NTSB report on the Nov. 16, 2023 CTA Yellow Line train crash in Rogers Park blames a high speed limit, the braking system and slippery tracks.

CHICAGO (WLS) — The National Transportation Safety Board has wrapped up its report on the 2023 CTA Yellow Line train crash that injured dozens of people.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

On November 16, 2023, a CTA Yellow Line train collided with snowplow equipment training on the tracks near the Howard Station on the North Side during a clear morning.

As the ABC7 I-Team first reported back in November, the main causes of the crash were determined to be the train not braking earlier and a leaf residue that made the tracks slippery. Those conditions caused the trains wheels to slide, even as the brakes were applied.

Investigators previously noted the CTA driver had alcohol in his system, but said that was not a factor in the crash.

READ MORE | Yellow Line train crash victims’ attorney reacts to report that CTA operator had alcohol in system

Chicago Fire Department officials said 38 people were hurt in the crash in Rogers Park, including children and CTA workers. No one was killed, but six people were seriously hurt.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Man who allegedly threatened to shoot ICE agents had rifles, body armor and ammo cache, feds say

Feds Uncover Alarming Arsenal: Man Accused of Threatening ICE Agents with Rifles and Body Armor

In a concerning development in Columbus, Ohio, a local man is facing…
Jacksonville firefighters arrested amid possible paintball 'prank war' incident, police say

Jacksonville Firefighters Detained Following Alleged Paintball Prank Incident, Authorities Report

In a surprising turn of events, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has reported…
Iran Revolutionary Guard commander says regime has 'finger on the trigger' as US warships head to Middle East

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander Asserts Readiness as US Warships Approach Middle East

The leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a stark warning…
Texas Black man exonerated nearly 70 years after execution in case marked by racial bias

Texas Man Posthumously Exonerated Nearly 70 Years After Execution in Racially Biased Case

HOUSTON (AP) — Almost seven decades after a Black man from Texas…
St. John's beats Xavier as Rick Pitino gets 900th win vs. son

Rick Pitino Secures 900th Career Victory as St. John’s Triumphs Over Xavier in Father-Son Showdown

CINCINNATI — Rick Pitino’s 900th victory unfolded with as much tension and…
AMC to screen Oscar-nominated films, including 'Sinners,' 'Bugonia,' and more

AMC Theatres Unveil Exclusive Screenings of Oscar-Nominated Films ‘Sinners,’ ‘Bugonia,’ and More

The anticipation surrounding the Academy Awards is palpable, and AMC Theatres is…
Hyundai, Kia recall 147K EVs over charging issue

Hyundai Issues Recall for 84,000 Genesis Cars Due to Software Glitch

In a recent announcement, Hyundai has issued a recall affecting nearly 84,000…
Fate of the 51 boys reprieved from Auschwitz by Dr Mengele

The Survival Journey of 51 Boys Spared by Dr. Mengele at Auschwitz

On a dreary October afternoon in 1944, the notorious Josef Mengele, often…