The Chicago Transit Authority as a new voice, Carolyn Hopkins. I haven't noticed the change yet. According to the Chicago Tribune, her announcements began airing at certain stations in mid-February.
"I love Chicago," said Hopkins, who traces her affection for the city to a mid-1960s Beatles concert she attended at the old Comiskey Park...
I like her already! She can only be an improvement over the vaguely Midwestern accented women who over-enunciates the phrase "an inbound train... tWARD the loop... will be arriving shortly."
ALSO, this article answered a mystery I've pondered on many an "L" ride.
The sound bites played on CTA buses and trains are still rendered by a male voice-over announcer from Milwaukee who insists on remaining anonymous for fear of being typecast as a performer incapable of handling a script more demanding than "Doors closing."
I've often wondered if the dude who's told me countless times that "the next stop is... Damen" lived in Chicago. Can you imagine listening to yourself everyday during your commute? I suppose for an incredibly narcissistic person it would be great.
His friends that live in Chicago have probably learned to hate him over the years. He's constantly ruining their day with delay announcements. And then he has the nerve to say "We expect to be moving shortly." LIAR!
"Your attention, please. We are standing momentarily, waiting for signal clearance."
"Shut up, Ted."
No wonder he wants to remain anonymous.
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