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Tuesday, April 19, 2022 • 4:19pm
Metra Alert - Given Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s announcement, starting immediately, masks will be welcome but not required while traveling on Metra.
Given Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s announcement, starting immediately, masks will be welcome but not required while traveling on Metra.
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There are no alerts for this line or its stations.
No alerts. #CommutewithConfidence
There are no alerts for this line or its stations.
No alerts. #CommutewithConfidence
There are no alerts for this line or its stations.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 • 9:06am
Metra Alert UP-NW - Until further notice the Irving Park station is not ADA accessible. Customers requiring ADA access should use Ogilvie Transportation Center or Jefferson PArk as an alternate boarding station.
Until further notice the Irving Park station is not ADA accessible. Customers requiring ADA access should use Ogilvie Transportation Center or Jefferson PArk as an alternate boarding station. Updates will be provided.
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 • 11:18am
Metra Alert UP-NW - Barrington Platform Rehabilitation to Begin May 7

Beginning Saturday, May 7, through the end of June, the west half of the inbound platform (platform #2) will be closed for rehabilitation work.  During this phase, trackside doors of the depot will be closed.  Please allow additional time to access the in-service portion of the platform and use caution near the work zone.

Monday, May 23, 2022 • 7:00am
Metra Alert UP-NW - Minor adjustments will be made to the weekday schedule on the Union Pacific Northwest Line May 31, 2022

After gathering preliminary ridership data and customer feedback, Metra will implement minor changes to its weekday schedule on the Union Pacific Northwest Line beginning Tuesday, May 31. In this newest version of the schedule, passengers who board and alight at intermediate stops will have more options for service with fewer transfers. Riders can check the new UP-NW train schedule here or on metra.com/alternate-schedules.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 • 5:07pm
Metra Alert - The Grand/Cicero South elevator temporarily out of service
The Grand/Cicero South elevator is temporarily out of service. Recommended alternative accessible locations are Western Avenue and Hanson Park. Metra will provide updated information once service has been restored.
Friday, April 22, 2022 • 9:26am
Metra Alert MD-W - Franklin Park Platform Rehabilitation Will Begin April 27, 2022

Beginning Wednesday, April 27, through the end of May, the east half of the island platform (Platform #2) will be closed for rehabilitation work.  During this phase, 25th Avenue access to platform #2 will be closed.  Please allow additional time to reach the in-service platform and exercise caution nea rthe work zones.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 • 12:49pm
Metra Alert UP-W - Train #48, sched. to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 1:58 PM - may be 20 to 25 minutes delayed, problems with the dispatching department
Train #48, scheduled to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 1:58 PM, may be operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to problems with the dispatching department. Please visit metra.com for current delay information.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 • 12:48pm
Metra Alert BNSF - Train #1229, sched. to arrive Aurora at 2:00 PM - is now on the move and may be 20 to 25 minutes delayed, a mechanical failure
Train #1229, scheduled to arrive Aurora at 2:00 PM, is now on the move and may be operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to a mechanical failure. Please visit metra.com for current delay information.
No alerts. #CommutewithConfidence
There are no alerts for this line or its stations.
Friday, May 20, 2022 • 6:00am
Metra Alert HC - Willow Springs Platform Rehabilitation Will Begin May 24, 2022
Beginning Tuesday, May 24, through the end of July the east half of the inbound platform (platform 2) will be closed for rehabilitation work. Once completed, the work will move to the west half to complete the project. Please allow additional time to access the in-service platforms and exercise caution near the work zones.
Thursday, April 21, 2022 • 7:22am
Metra Alert HC - Willow Springs Platform Rehabilitation Will Begin April 25, 2022

Beginning Monday, April 25, through the end of May, most of the outbound platform (platform #1) will be closed for rehabilitation work.  Once completed, the work will move to the inbound platform (platform #2).

Monday, May 23, 2022 • 6:44am
Metra Alert RI - The Joliet Eastern elevator is temporarily out of service.
The Joliet Eastern elevator is temporarily out of service. Metra will provide updated information once service has been restored.
Monday, April 18, 2022 • 5:00am
Metra Alert - Blue Island-Vermont St. Depot Rehabilitation
Beginning April 19th through October 2022, the depot will be closed for restoration work. A temporary ticket agent trailer will be provided north of the existing depot. Metra thanks you for your patience as we make these station improvements. Please do not go around barricades and allow yourself additional time to reach your boarding platform safely.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 • 1:00pm
Metra Alert - The VanBuren Michigan Avenue elevator temporarily out of service
The VanBuren Michigan Avenue elevator is temporarily out of service. Recommended alternative accessible locations are South water and Museum Campus. Metra will provide updated information once service has been restored.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 • 9:48am
Metra Alert ME - Outbound trains will board from the guard rail located at the stairwell entrance of the station at 75th, 79th, 83rd, 87th, 95th, 103rd and 111th Street.
Outbound trains will board from the guard rail located at the stairwell entrance of the station at 75th, 79th, 83rd, 87th, 95th, 103rd and 111th Street.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 • 9:48am
Metra Alert ME - Outbound trains will board from the south end of the platform at 91st and 107th.
Outbound trains will board from the south end of the platform at 91st and 107th.

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