Metra, Amtrak Come Up With Plan To Deal With Union Station Overcrowding
Metra and Amtrak have a new plan to deal with overcrowding at Chicago Union Station, reports WBBM's Bob Roberts.
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Metra and Amtrak have a new plan to deal with overcrowding at Chicago Union Station, reports WBBM's Bob Roberts.
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Metra is apologizing to riders a day after signal problems forced Union Station commuters to experience lengthy delays, crowded conditions and communication issues.
