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Wednesday, July 21, 2021 • 1:00pm
Metra Alert MD-N - Beginning, Wednesday, July 21 through September, Some Trains at Chicago Union Station Will Board From Different Tracks.

Beginning Wednesday, July 21 and continuing through mid September, some trains at Chicago Union Station may arrive and depart from different tracks. These changes may be necessary to accommodate an Amtrak rail replacement project. Please contact Metra station personnel if you need assistance and check gateboards before boarding your train. 

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 • 9:18am
Metra Alert - Platform rehabilitation will begin Monday May 3, at Mundelein
Beginning Monday, May 3, through the end of July, the north half of platforms 1 and 2 will be out of service for rehabilitation at Mundelein. During this phase, the north windbreak and Hawley Street sidewalk access will be closed. Please allow additional time to access the in-service platforms.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 • 1:03pm
Metra Alert NCS - Beginning, Wednesday, July 21 through September, Some Trains at Chicago Union Station Will Board From Different Tracks.

Beginning Wednesday, July 21 and continuing through mid September, some trains at Chicago Union Station may arrive and depart from different tracks. These changes may be necessary to accommodate an Amtrak rail replacement project. Please contact Metra station personnel if you need assistance and check gateboards before boarding your train. 

Monday, May 3, 2021 • 12:58pm
Metra Alert - Barrington platform renewal will begin on May 10, 2021
Barrington platform renewal will begin on May 10, 2021. The work will be completed in phases. Customers should follow the posted, temporary construction signs showing how to access the in-service platforms during this work. Customers should arrive early to find their boarding platform safely.
Monday, May 3, 2021 • 12:47pm
Metra Alert - Jefferson Park platform renewal will begin on May 10, 2021. Jefferson Park station will not be ADA accessible for 8 weeks, ADA Customers should use Norwood Park or Irving Park. (UPDATE)
Jefferson Park platform renewal will begin on May 10, 2021. The work will be completed in phases. Customers should follow the posted, temporary construction signs showing how to access the in-service platforms during this work. Jefferson Park station will not be ADA accessible for 8 weeks beginning May 10. ADA customers should use Norwood Park or Irving Park during this time. ADA customers can also take CTA bus #68-Northwest Highway located at the Jefferson Park station which makes stops at Norwood Park station, Edison Park station, and Park Ridge station. REVISION #2
Thursday, May 13, 2021 • 9:03am
Metra Alert - The Grand/Cicero North elevator temporarily out of service
The Grand/Cicero North elevator is temporarily out of service. Recommended alternative accessible locations are Hanson Park and Western Ave. Metra will provide updated information once service has been restored.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 • 1:17pm
Metra Alert MD-W - Beginning, Wednesday, July 21 through September, Some Trains at Chicago Union Station Will Board From Different Tracks.

Beginning Wednesday, July 21 and continuing through mid September, some trains at Chicago Union Station may arrive and depart from different tracks. These changes may be necessary to accommodate an Amtrak rail replacement project. Please contact Metra station personnel if you need assistance and check gateboards before boarding your train. 

Friday, July 23, 2021 • 2:36pm
Metra Alert UP-W - Inbound Train #52 sched. to arrive Chicago at 3:43 PM - may be 11 minutes delayed.
Train #52, scheduled to arrive Chicago at 3:43 PM, may be operating 11 minutes behind schedule.
Thursday, July 22, 2021 • 4:35pm
Metra Alert - The Lisle elevator temporarily out of service
The Lisle elevator is temporarily out of service. Recommended alternative accessible locations are Belmont and Naperville. Metra will provide updated information once service has been restored.
Friday, July 23, 2021 • 1:18pm
Metra Alert - Train #1231 will board from platform #2 at Western Ave
Train #1231 will board from platform #2 at Western Ave.
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 • 6:00am
Metra Alert - Grade Crossing at Wolf Road near the Western Springs Metra Station will be closed beginning July 15 - July 25.

Attention customers. Wolf Road near the Western Springs Metra Station will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic for a grade crossing replacement project from July 15 to July 25. Please use Lawn Avenue to the west to cross the tracks.

 

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 • 1:15pm
Metra Alert BNSF - Beginning, Wednesday, July 21 through September, Some Trains at Chicago Union Station Will Board From Different Tracks.

Beginning Wednesday, July 21 and continuing through mid September, some trains at Chicago Union Station may arrive and depart from different tracks. These changes may be necessary to accommodate an Amtrak rail replacement project. Please contact Metra station personnel if you need assistance and check gateboards before boarding your train. 

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 • 1:12pm
Metra Alert SWS - Beginning, Wednesday, July 21 through September, Some Trains at Chicago Union Station Will Board From Different Tracks.

Beginning Wednesday, July 21 and continuing through mid September, some trains at Chicago Union Station may arrive and depart from different tracks. These changes may be necessary to accommodate an Amtrak rail replacement project. Please contact Metra station personnel if you need assistance and check gateboards before boarding your train. 

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 • 1:05pm
Metra Alert HC - Beginning, Wednesday, July 21 through September, Some Trains at Chicago Union Station Will Board From Different Tracks.

Beginning Wednesday, July 21 and continuing through mid September, some trains at Chicago Union Station may arrive and depart from different tracks. These changes may be necessary to accommodate an Amtrak rail replacement project. Please contact Metra station personnel if you need assistance and check gateboards before boarding your train. 

Friday, July 23, 2021 • 2:21pm
Metra Alert RI - Inbound Train #424 sched. to arrive Chicago at 2:40 PM - may be 11 minutes delayed.
Train #424, scheduled to arrive Chicago at 2:40 PM, may be operating 11 minutes behind schedule.
Friday, January 1, 2021 • 5:39am
Metra Alert - The VanBuren St - Michigan Ave elevator temporarily out of service
The VanBuren St - Michigan Ave elevator is temporarily out of service. Recommended alternative accessible locations are Millennium station and 11th street. Metra will provide updated information once service has been restored.

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