Metra Union Pacific-Northwest trains stopped after pedestrian is hit
Both inbound and outbound trains were stopped as of 7 p.m.
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Both inbound and outbound trains were stopped as of 7 p.m.
Metra said inbound and outbound trains were on the move again Tuesday afternoon but with extensive delays.
Metra is working with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect new, unwrapped toys at all five downtown Metra terminals.
It leaves from the University Park Station at 11 a.m. heading to Millennium Station.
The Metra Electric train will feature Santa and his elves on board.
The car hit was moved off the road and taken to a nearby park to get it out of the way.
Several trains had to be canceled while Metra cleaned up the mess.
The driver drove off after a Metra train hit the black Jeep.
No one was hurt, but the accident caused major disruptions on the Metra line.
No one was hurt, but the accident caused major disruptions on the Metra line.
Friday's event is sold out but you'll need to buy tickets for future rides. It will cost you $5 a ticket.
In Washington on Wednesday, U.S. House lawmakers voted to adopt a tentative agreement to block the potentially devastating strike.
In Washington on Wednesday, U.S. House lawmakers voted to adopt a tentative agreement to block the potentially devastating strike. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Metra said inbound and outbound train movement was halted. Train No. 634 and 638 will be the next trains making scheduled stops to Chicago.
Extensive delays are expected.
Rock Island Metra service has been restored for both inbound and outbound trains.
Metra is adjusting arrival times to meet with the new stops.
People who ride the Metra UP North line will soon have a few more places to get on and off the trains.
Metra reported inbound and outbound trains on the Milwaukee District West Line were halted in Bartlett because of the gas leak.
Metra advises that extensive delays will persist on the Milwaukee District West Line until the gas leak in Bartlett is fixed.
To blame is a systemwide shortage of railroad personnel and a consequent lack of operating crews available to run the trains.
Holiday magic hops aboard the Metra on the first three Saturdays in December.
Holiday magic hops aboard the Metra on the first three Saturdays in December.
According to a tweet from Metra Electric, service was halted near 79th Street in South Chicago due to high winds around 5 p.m.
Metra said low ridership was the reason behind schedule cuts at the beginning of the pandemic. Now, it's grappling with a manpower issue.
