Thanks to the Chicago Railroad Mechanical Association & Chicago Maintenance of Way Association for the opportunity to present on behalf of CREATE.
Proud to share progress strengthening one of the nation’s busiest rail hubs and the collaboration driving it forward. #CREATEProgram
Spring Surge is here and rail is moving with it. From March to May, rising demand tightens capacity and puts pressure on supply chains. Reliable, efficient freight rail matters more than ever.
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The CREATE Program gets featured on the latest Geoffrey Baer special, Riding The Rails. Tune in to WTTW Chicago tonight at 7 or 8:30 pm to learn about the history of rail in Chicago and to learn more about our Program.
Everyone’s focused on upsets, buzzer-beaters, and bracket chaos. Here in Chicago, rail is quietly running a perfect season. Thanks to CREATE, trains move more efficiently, bottlenecks are reduced, and goods get where they need to go faster. #CREATEProgram#MarchMadness
Program partners traveled to DC this week to discuss one of the nation's most critical supply chain assets, the CREATE Program.
Together, the partnership is advancing coordinated infrastructure projects that keep the national supply chain moving efficiently and reliably.
Partners who keep CREATE moving: @IDOT_Illinois
IDOT provides guidance and coordination that moves projects from planning to completion. Their commitment and collaboration are fundamental to the success of the program.
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The CREATE Program 2025 Newsletter is here. From major milestones to continued investment in communities, 2025 was a year of progress. See how projects are moving forward, what’s under construction, and what’s ahead in 2026. Read the full newsletter now at https://t.co/MXhxtTYdKW
Progress moves on many tracks. Today, we honor Dr. King’s vision of opportunity for every community. As CREATE improves rail movement across Chicago, we work to ensure those benefits reach neighborhoods and lift the communities we serve.
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A minute matters more than you think. A minute saved at a rail crossing means more time for families and fewer delays for small businesses. CREATE works every day to give those minutes back to the communities that rely on safe, efficient rail. #CREATEProgram#SafeEfficientTravel
In January 1999, 21 inches of snow buried Chicago and exposed how vulnerable rail can be without reliable infrastructure.
That moment helped spark the CREATE Program, launched in 2003 to reduce gridlock and keep freight and passengers moving when it matters most.
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Happy Holidays from everyone at the CREATE Program! We’re thankful for our communities and the chance to make rail travel safer and smoother. Wishing you joy and safe travels this season!
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Rail keeps our nation moving, carrying the products and materials that power daily life. CREATE is making that journey smoother, safer, and more efficient across the Chicago region.
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The CREATE Program is making travel safer, freight movement faster, and communities better connected. Every project brings long-term benefits that keep Chicago and the nation moving forward. Here’s to progress, partnership, and more milestones ahead!
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CREATE Wrapped 2025
It’s that time of year when we hit play on our favorite moments. Check out our top tracks from the year including major project milestones and strong collaboration that kept freight and passenger trains moving.
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Happy Freightsgiving! Fun fact! Rail moves more than just people—it helps deliver Thanksgiving to your table! CREATE is proud to keep those Freightsgiving connections running smoothly all year long.
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The holidays are near, and that means rail traffic is picking up as goods and merchandise move across the region. With more trains on the tracks, it’s important to stay alert near crossings. Stay safe and aware as rail activity increases this season. #CREATEProgram#RailSafety
The Forest Hill Flyover is complete! A $390M public-private project eliminating one of the Chicago region’s toughest rail bottlenecks — improving safety, efficiency, & supply chains nationwide. 1 in 4 U.S. freight trains moves through Chicago. Now they’ll move faster.
Freight trains move goods through Chicago every day, connecting communities, supporting businesses, and keeping the nation supplied. CREATE projects make these connections safer and more efficient, because what moves through Chicago moves the nation.
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