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Metra Alert - July 4th Schedule/Alcohol Restrictions

Metra will operate a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, July 4 (Independence Day). Alcohol will be prohibited on all Metra trains.

Kenosha Elevator Back In Service
The Kenosha Elevator is back in service.
Metra Alert UP-N - NASCAR Service on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7

Metra will add trains on the Union Pacific North Line to accommodate passengers planning to attend the second annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7. Click here for schedule information. 

Alcohol will be banned on all Metra trains on Saturday and Sunday, and if trains are crowded, bicycles may not be allowed onboard. Customers should also expect slower boarding at stations due to increased passenger loads and train crews taking extra time to ensure everyone's safety. 

Metra Alert MD-N - Forest Glen Platform Rehabilitation

Beginning Monday, July 8, the south half of the platforms, the south stairways, and the inbound shelter will be closed for rehabilitation for 2 months. Commuters must use the north stairways to access the boarding platforms. 

Once completed, the work will move to the north half of the platforms to complete the project by the end of October. Please allow additional time to access the in-service platforms and exercise caution near the work zones. 

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There are no alerts for this line or its stations.
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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 UP-W - NASCAR Service on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7

Metra will add trains on the Union Pacific West Line to accommodate passengers planning to attend the second annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7. Click here for schedule information. 

Alcohol will be banned on all Metra trains on Saturday and Sunday, and if trains are crowded, bicycles may not be allowed onboard. Customers should also expect slower boarding at stations due to increased passenger loads and train crews taking extra time to ensure everyone's safety. 

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There are no alerts for this line or its stations.
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There are no alerts for this line or its stations.
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There are no alerts for this line or its stations.
Metra Alert RI - NASCAR Service on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7

Metra will add trains on the Rock Island Line to accommodate passengers planning to attend the second annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7. Click here for schedule information. 

Alcohol will be banned on all Metra trains on Saturday and Sunday, and if trains are crowded, bicycles may not be allowed onboard. Customers should also expect slower boarding at stations due to increased passenger loads and train crews taking extra time to ensure everyone's safety. 

ME Ground Level Boarding
Inbound and outbound trains may be loading from ground level at 75th, 83rd, 87th ,91st, 95th,107th and 111th street stations. Please wait on the platform visible to the engineer and follow boarding instructions from the conductor after the train stops.
Metra Alert ME - 147th St./Sibley Blvd station closed for reconstruction until late summer 2024

The 147th street/Sibley Blvd station is closed for reconstruction until late summer 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 rehabiliation is complete and the station is accessible. Metra apologizes for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Metra Alert ME - Homewood Platform Elevator - Out Of Service

The Homewood Platform elevator is out of service until further notice. Alternative accessible locations are the Flossmoor station and Calumet station.

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

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