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Metras "temporary" Prarie Crossing Station.

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Metras "temporary" Prarie Crossing Station.
Posted by Mr. Railman on Friday, June 17, 2011 5:42 AM

On the Milwaukee District North line, there lies a station that almost looks like a big box. That station is Prarie Crossing, where the NCS crosses Over the MDN. The North Central Service also has a station, but with more permanent buildings. Did Metra forget about Prarie Crossing, or are they too lazy/cheap to build a more permanent, prarie Style Station?

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Friday, June 17, 2011 7:51 AM

"Temporary" stations can last a long time.  South Shore's "temporary" platforms at Randolph Street lasted from the Insull era to the building of Millenium Park.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul

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