Metra commuters enjoy a number of niceties that aren’t available to CTA straphangers: padded seats, onboard bathrooms, the right to savor an adult beverage during the ride.
“The use of electrical outlets on CTA property is not permitted,” agency spokesman Jeff Tolman says. “Charging stations is one idea among many customer amenities we’re exploring as we seek ways to improve service.”
Safer sources of power are the outlets along the platforms of el stations, the covers of which are often unfastened. While that method is still prohibited by the CTA, at least you don’t run the risk of a third-rail power surge barbecuing your expensive gadget.
