Public transit disruptions during DNC in Chicago leave some concerned
Commuters are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst. Tara Molina reports.
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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.
Inbound and outbound trains were earlier halted near the Ogilvie Transportation Center in the West Loop.
Trains were moving again on all seven affected lines by mid-afternoon, although Metra warned commuters that extensive delays were possible for some trains as service resumes.
Service was restored on several Metra train lines Monday afternoon, but extensive delays were expected, following outages with systems designed to automatically stop trains to avoid collisions.
There is no word yet on when full service will resume.
There is no word yet on when full service will resume.
The commuter rail agency will be the first in the nation to bring on such technology.
Aurora police were searching for an individual. The circumstances behind the search are unknown.
