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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 - Slippery Rail Season

There's various reasons train service could be affected causing delays. During autumn months when leaves fall on tracks and a train's wheel crush them, a slick oily residue is left behind on the rail. This residue makes it harder for the train to get proper traction to start, stop, and maintain speed. As a result, delays may be experienced during your travel. Plan ahead and allow for extra travel time this autumn season. For additional information click here

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.

Metra Alert UP-N - Track Construction Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, October 27

Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, October 27. Trains may incur delays enroute up to 30 minutes behind schedule passing through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices.

Metra Alert MD-N - Track Construction Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, October 27

Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, October 27. Trains may incur delays enroute up to 20 minutes behind schedule passing through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices.

NCS Train Delays - Track Construction
Due to required CN track construction, North Central Service inbound and outbound trains may be moderately to extensively delayed. Metra is working with the CN railroad to minimize delay times. Visit metra.com for schedule info and to track your train.
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There are no alerts for this line or its stations.
MDW National St Elgin West Parking Lot Resurfacing Monday, October 28 through November 1, 2024
National St., Elgin west parking lot resurfacing will be taking place on Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1. Customers should allow additional travel time during this construction.
Metra Alert MD-W - Track Construction Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, October 27

Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, October 27. Trains may incur delays enroute up to 20 minutes behind schedule passing through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices.

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 - Track Construction Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, October 27

Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, October 27. Trains may incur delays enroute up to 20 minutes behind schedule passing through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices.

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.

Metra Alert BNSF - BNSF - LaVergne Station

Due to the crossing replacement at Ridgeland Avenue, customers do not have access to the LaVergne Station effective Oct. 23rd to Monday, Oct. 28th. The nearest crossing available is at East Avenue, west of the LaVergne Station. Please allow additional travel time during this construction. 

SWS #824 Delayed
SWS Train #824, scheduled to depart 179th Street/Orland Park at 6:20 PM, is operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to earlier Signal Problems.
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.

Metra Alert RI - Track Construction Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, October 27

Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, October 27. Trains may incur delays enroute up to 20 minutes behind schedule passing through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices.

ME Homewood Elevator
The Homewood West elevator is back in service
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 - Metra Electric 103rd station to close November 20 - Full Reconstruction

As part of the Metra Electric Community Initiative to transform 13 stations on the district, the 103rd Street/Rosemoor station will be closed beginning November 20 for a full reconstruction. The station is expected to be closed 7 to 12 months. During this time, customers can use 107th Street and 95th Street/Chicago State University as alternatives. For additional information click here.

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.

 

Metra Alert ME - The University Park Station on the Metra Electric Line will be closed Sunday, October 27

The University Park Station on the Metra Electric Line will be closed Sunday, Oct. 27 due to scheduled track work between University Park and Richton Park.

During the one-day closure, Metra Electric Line riders who normally board trains at University Park will be required to use the Richton Park Station. Trains will operate to and from Richton Park on their regular Sunday schedule, click here.

Metra Alert ME - Metra Electric Line 147th Street/Sibley Station Will Reopen Monday, October 28

 Metra Electric Line 147th street/Sibley Blvd station will reopen to passengers Monday, October 28th. The station has been fully renovated which includes an elevator making it ADA accessible. For more information, click here

Metra Alert ME - Phase two of track construction impacting schedules and service Oct. 26-27

Phase two of the NICTD rail project will be taking place Saturday and Sunday, October 26-27. During this time inbound trains traveling from 63rd street through Van Buren station may not board from its normal platform. We ask that customers allow themselves extra time when arriving at these locations, wait behind the yellow line and listen for platform boarding announcements prior to boarding your train. Additionally, all Saturday trains will operate on a Sunday schedule on Oct. 26, and all service may be delayed up to 20 minutes during this phase of construction. Please visit metra.com for more information.

Metra Alert ME - Track Construction Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, October 27

Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, October 27. Trains may incur delays enroute up to 30 minutes behind schedule passing through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices.

Metra Alert ME - 79th street/Chatham Station Closure - Station Rebuild Project

The 79th street/Chatham station on the Metra Electric line remains closed. During this time passengers can use 75th and 83rd street stations as alternatives. This is part of the Metra Electric Community initiative to transform multiple stations on the Metra Electric District. Once completed, stations will have enclosed ADA-accessible street-level entrances, lobbies with elevators, new stairs, headhouses, new composite deck platforms, new lighting, and signage.  For more information click here

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