Metra service resumes after freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge

Metra Southwest Service has resumed after a freight train derailed in Chicago Ridge early Wednesday morning.

The derailment took place near Ridgeland Avenue and Central Avenue around 4:30 a.m, and impacted the Metra Southwest Service line. All train service was halted on Wednesday. 

Metra confirmed the tracks reopened at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday. 

Crews with heavy equipment had been working through the night, even clearing away some trees to get to the derailed cars after at least a dozen freight cars came off the tracks. 

Even with Metra service resuming, cleanup is expected to take multiple days in the area. 

Commuters should check Metra.com for updates.