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Metra Alert - Metra Electric District and Union Pacific North Line Extra Service For Chicago Bears Games

The Metra Electric District and Union Pacific North Line will run extra train service for anticipation of larger than normal crowds for the Chicago Bears home games. For more information click here and visit metra.com.

Metra Alert UP-N - Metra Union Pacific North Line Extra Service for Chicago Bears Games.

The Metra Union Pacific North Line will run extra train service for anticipation of larger than normal crowds for the Chicago Bears home games. For more information click here and visit metra.com.

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NCS Train #116 Delayed
NCS Train #116, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 5:16 PM, is on the move and may be operating 30 to 35 minutes behind schedule due to positive train control issues.
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MDW Train #2240 Delayed
MDW train 2240, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 3:49 PM, is back on the move and may be operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to a fire near the tracks.
Metra Alert UP-W - Geneva Platform 2 Rehabilitation

On Monday, October 9, the Geneva outbound platform (Platform 2) will be closed for rehabilitation through the end of 2024. Commuters must use the temporary platform located east of Third Street. All trains will board passengers from the rear cars on this platform. Please allow additional time to access the in-service platform and exercise caution near the work zones.

Metra Alert UP-W - River Forest Platform 2 Rehabilitation

Beginning Wednesday, May 8, the east half of Platform 2 (island platform) will be closed for rehabilitation. Once completed, the work will move to the west half of Platform 2 to complete the project by the end of November.

Please allow additional time to access the in-service platform and exercise caution near the work zones.

Metra Alert BNSF - Tracks #2, and #4, out of service at Chicago Union Station.

Tracks #2, and #4, are out of service on the south concourse at Chicago Union Station until further notice due to the Canal St., construction project. BNSF, Southwest Service, and Heritage Corridor passengers should check gate boards prior to boarding their trains. If you need help, please contact Metra personnel for assistance.

SWS #815 Delayed
SWS Train #815, scheduled to arrive Manhattan at 5:39 PM is operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to Operational Issues.
Metra Alert SWS - Tracks #2, and #4, out of service at Chicago Union Station.

Tracks #2, and #4, are out of service on the south concourse at Chicago Union Station until further notice due to the Canal St., construction project. BNSF, Southwest Service, and Heritage Corridor passengers should check gate boards prior to boarding their trains. If you need help, please contact Metra personnel for assistance.

Metra Alert HC - Tracks #2, and #4 out of service at Chicago Union Station.

Tracks #2, and #4, are out of service on the south concourse at Chicago Union Station until further notice due to the Canal St., construction project. BNSF, Southwest Service, and Heritage Corridor passengers should check gate boards prior to boarding their trains. If you need help, please contact Metra personnel for assistance.

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ME Van Buren Street Station Elevator Is Out Of Service
The Van Buren Street Station elevator is out of service. Customers can use South elevator or Museum Campus elevator as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
Metra Alert ME - 147th St./Sibley Blvd station closed for reconstruction until fall 2024.

 The 147th street/Sibley Blvd station is closed for reconstruction until fall 2024. During this time, trains will not stop at this station. As alternates, please use the nearby Ivanhoe or Harvey stations. Updates will be provided once  the rehabilitation is complete and the station is accessible. Metra apologizes for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Metra Alert ME - Millennium Station elevator out of service until further notice

The Millennium Station elevator is out of service until further notice.  Customers can use the elevator located at 205 N Michigan, which leads to the South Water entrance to Millennium Station

Metra Alert ME - Metra Electric District Extra Service For Chicago Bears Games

The Metra Electric District will run extra train service for anticipation of larger than normal crowds for the Chicago Bears home games. For more information click here and visit metra.com.

Metra Alert ME - Upcoming track construction to impact schedules and service

Due to a NICTD rail project, passengers at 47th, 27th, McCormick, 18th and Van Buren, will board trains utilizing temporary platform extenders.  We ask that customers at these locations wait behind the yellow line and listen for boarding instructions from the conductors.  Additionally, all Saturday trains will operate on a Sunday schedule on Oct. 12, 19, and 26, and all service may be delayed up to 20 minutes during this phase of construction, click here.

 

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