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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 - Track Construction Tuesday, September 24 through Thursday, October 3.

From Tuesday, September. 24 through Thursday, October 3, track construction will take place on the UP North Line between Glencoe and Highland Park. Some midday and evening trains may incur delays of up to 30 minutes enroute passing through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. Residents near the tracks can expect construction noise as the project moves through their area. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices.

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.

Milwaukee District North Will Operate a Normal Evening Rush Hour.
Milwaukee District North will operate a normal evening rush hour. Metra will provide an update should any changes occur.
NCS Train 113 Will Not Operate
Train 113 scheduled to depart Chicago at 5:01 pm and arrive Antioch at 6:28 pm, will not operate due to earlier positive train control dispatching issues on the Canadian National. Train 115 will accommodate passengers.
North Central Service Will Operate a Normal Evening Rush Hour.
North Central Service will operate a normal evening rush hour. Metra will provide an update should any changes occur.
UPNW Train #633 Operational Change
UPNW train #633, scheduled to arrive McHenry at 04:50 PM will terminate at Pingree Road due to earlier positive train control dispatching issues on the Canadian National. Metra will provide an update should any changes occur.
Union Pacific Northwest Line Will Operate a Normal Evening Rush Hour.
Due to earlier positive train control dispatching issues on the Canadian National, trains #637, #643 and #657 will not operate today, all other trains are anticipated to run as normal this afternoon. Metra will provide an update should any changes occur.
MDW Train 2244 Stopped
Train 2244 scheduled to arrive Chicago at 5:40 p.m., is stopped due to mechanical problems. Delay times are unknown at this time. Metra will update when more information is available.
UPW - Geneva Station Is ADA Inaccessible
The Geneva station is currently ADA inaccessible. Passengers should utilize La Fox or West Chicago as an alternative. Updates will be provided.
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 #822 Delayed Departure
SWS Train #822, scheduled to depart 179th Street/Orland Park at 4:55 PM, will be a delayed departure due to a Mechanical Failure. The duration of this delay is unknown, Metra will provide updates once this train begins to move.
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.

Heritage Corridor Will Operate a Normal Evening Rush Hour.
Heritage Corridor will operate a normal evening rush hour. Metra will provide an update should any changes occur.
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.

Metra Alert HC - Metra to offer Saturday "Rails, Trails and Ales" Excursions on the Heritage Corridor Beginning September 7

Metra will once again be offering special service on the Heritage Corridor Line on six Saturdays this fall, providing opportunities to explore the bike trails, festivals, craft breweries, restaurants, and vibrant communities along this historic route. Full schedules can be found on metra.com.

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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 Water or Museum Campus 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.

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