Amtrak train hits vehicle, disrupts Metra Milwaukee District North Line
The duration of the delay at the Northwest Side station was unknown late Friday.
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The duration of the delay at the Northwest Side station was unknown late Friday.
The crash happened near Devon and Caldwell avenues and the Edgebrook station. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
Details about the Amtrak train that hit the pedestrian, and any Amtrak delays, were not immediately available.
Video from one of CBS News Chicago’s producers on the BNSF Line showed only a few commuters and tons of empty seats.
Information about the burglary was not immediately available.
The burglary disrupted trains to and from the west suburbs Thursday afternoon.
Those who need to get around are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.
Commuters are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst. Tara Molina reports.
There had earlier been a report of a bomb threat on a train in the area of Millennium Station downtown from which trains leave.
Illinois lawmakers want input from the public on a proposal to create the Metropolitan Mobility Authority to replace the Regional Transportation Authority, and combine the CTA, Metra, and Pace into one agency.
Illinois lawmakers want input from the public on a proposal to create the Metropolitan Mobility Authority to replace the Regional Transportation Authority, and combine the CTA, Metra, and Pace into one agency.
At Union Station Tuesday night, about two dozen people were stuck desperately trying to figure out how to get their destinations. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Acree's nomination had stalled after some aldermen questioned his qualifications, and he struggled to answer questions about the agency's looming budget deficit.
Metra riders faced delays Saturday after a person was hit by a train in Des Plaines.
Inbound and outbound trains were stopped near the scene, and extensive delays were expected.
The Union Pacific Northwest Metra line was halted Friday afternoon after the incident in Palatine.
Rev. Ira Acree also was questioned about his lack of expertise in public transit as the City Council Transportation Committee weighed his appointment to the RTA Board.
By the 9 p.m. hour, inbound and outbound trains were back running – but with extensive delays.
Trains were halted in Des Plaines following the crash.
A unified public transit system, state lawmakers and other stakeholders said Monday, would be more sustainable, reliable and safe.
A unified public transit system, state lawmakers and other stakeholders said Monday, would be more sustainable, reliable and safe. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act would allow riders to pay one universal fare for one pass – regardless of what method of transportation they use. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Two trains' runs from LaSalle Street station to Joliet were canceled Thursday night because of the incident.
Two Rock Island District trains were canceled after the incident in Robbins.
The Homewood stop will be closed through May 20th while crews replace the only stairway leading from the pedestrian tunnel up to the platform.
