Metra UP-W train strikes person walking too close to tracks in Winfield
The person was struck by inbound train No. 26 about 7:40 a.m., the official said. The train, which was stopping at the Winfield station, was operating nearly 30 minutes behind schedule.
Delays on Metra BNSF train line due to emergency track repairs
Metra commuters in the western suburbs will likely experience delays on Tuesday morning after tracks needed emergency repairs.
Extreme cold, freight train accident cause delays on 4 Metra lines
Service has returned to normal on four Metra commuter lines, after issues related to the extreme cold delayed several trains during the Tuesday morning rush, and a freight train hit a pedestrian along another route.
Pedestrian struck by Metra train near Winfield; extensive delays
A pedestrian was struck Tuesday morning by a Metra train near Winfield and there are extensive delays. Skycam9 over the scene at around 7:50 a.m. shows a police presence near the town of Winfield near the tracks.
Suburban Metra trains stopped after pedestrian struck; ‘extensive' delays anticipated
The incident come as other several Metra lines were also experiencing delays Tuesday due to mechanical problems.
Pedestrian struck by Metra train near Winfield
A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a commuter train near the Winfield depot at about 7:45 a.m., according to a social media post by Metra. WGN News is reporting the pedestrian was transported to a
Metra delays expected after pedestrian hit by freight train near Winfield, Illinois station
A pedestrian was hit by a freight train near the Metra station in Winfield, Illinois on Tuesday morning. Metra officials said ...
Metra BNSF Line trains on schedule after emergency track repairs
Trains were delayed 20 to 25 minutes as crews worked to repair a broken rail, leading trains to use a single track between Fairview Avenue and LaGrange, according to a Metra spokesperson.
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UP says Metra will take over commuter operations in April
The slow-moving process transferring operations of three Metra commuter lines from Union Pacific to the commuter operator is ...
1 killed, 3 injured when Metra train hits SUV in South Chicago
A northbound Metra Electric line train hit an SUV around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at the crossing near 87th and Baltimore.
Emergency track repairs causing delays on Metra BNSF Line
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- Emergency track repairs are causing delays on the Metra BNSF line Tuesday morning. Metra says BNSF inbound and outbound trains may be operating 20-25 minutes behind ...
A new chapter for Columbus’ sustainable architecture will begin at the METRA transit hub
That’s the vision the city’s transit department, METRA, and local architecture firm 2WR have in mind to attract Columbusites ...
Freight train derails, several rail cars tipped over in Cicero, Illinois
There have been no reports of injuries, and Metra said it's not expected to impact service on the BNSF commuter line, which ...
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Union Pacific, Metra continue transfer of commuter rail services as financial negotiations remain ongoing
The two agencies are working to complete the transfer of train operations on three lines to Metra while working to agree on financial compensations.