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Metra Alert - Metra Electric District and Union Pacific North Line Extra Service For Games at Soldier Field

The Metra Electric District and Union Pacific North Line will run extra train service for anticipation of larger than normal crowds for Chicago home games at Soldier Field. 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 Games at Soldier Field

The Metra Union Pacific North Line will run extra train service for anticipation of larger than normal crowds for Chicago home games at Soldier Field. For more information click here and visit metra.com.

Metra Alert MD-N - MDN Mayfair Station Staircase Remodel

The staircase remodel at the Mayfair Station will begin on December 2 through December 20.  During this time, customers should use the staircase located at Montrose Avenue to enter and exit Platforms 1 and 2.  Please allow additional travel time during this construction. 

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Metra Alert UP-W - Temporary outbound platform at Geneva Station will move to southwest side of Third Street.

Following the morning rush on Wednesday, Dec. 4, the temporary outbound platform at the Geneva Station will move to the southwest side 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 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 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.

Rock Island Train 414 Delayed
Rock Island Inbound train number 414 scheduled to arrive LaSalle at 10:00 AM is operating 30 to 35 minutes behind schedule due to emergency track repair and freight train interference. Updated at 9:16 AM
ME Ivanhoe Elevator Is Out Of Service
ME The Ivanhoe elevator is out of service. Customers can use 115th or 147th Sibley Blvd as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
ME Train 118 Is On The Move
Train 118 scheduled to depart University park at 9:55 AM is on the move and may be operating 30 to 35 minutes behind schedule due to earlier emergency track repair. Updated 10:30AM
ME Flossmoor Elevator Is Out Of Service
ME The Flossmoor elevator is out of service. Customers can use Homewood or 211th St (Lincoln Highway) as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
ME Van Buren Street Station Elevator Is Out Of Service
The Van Buren Street Station elevator is out of service. Customers can use Millennium Station's South Water elevator or the McCormick Place elevator as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
ME Inbound and Outbounds
MED inbound and outbound trains may be operating up to 40 minutes behind schedule due to emergency track repairs. Please visit MetraTracker.com for the location of your train.
Attention Metra Electric Line will be partially shut down December 14-15.
The Metra Electric Line will be partially shut down Dec. 14-15, due to extensive construction associated with the South Shore Line expansion plans, work that will also benefit Metra Electric riders. Train service will terminate and originate from the 18th Street Station, with buses replacing trains between Millennium and 18th, and the line will use a Sunday schedule both Saturday and Sunday.
ME The Hazel Crest elevator is out of service
ME The Hazel Crest elevator is out of service. Customers can use Calumet or Harvey as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
ME train 318 On The Move
MED train #318, scheduled to depart 93rd Street/South Chicago at 10:45 PM, is on the move and operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to emergency track repairs.
ME 51st/53rd East Elevator Out of Service
ME The 51st/53rd East Elevator is out of service. Customers can use McCormick or 55th/56th/57th as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
ME Ground Level Loading
ME All trains will ground load at 111th, 107th, 103rd, 95th, 91st, 87th, 83rd, 79th, and 75th Street. Please wait visible to the engineer, do not operate chains or gates in ground load areas, follow train crew's instructions after the train stops
Metra Alert ME - Metra Electric 103rd Station Closed - Full Reconstruction

As part of the Metra Electric Community Initiative to transform 13 stations on the district, the 103rd Street/Rosemoor station remains closed for a full reconstruction and is expected to reopen next spring. During this time, customers can use 107th Street and 95th Street/Chicago State University as alternatives. For additional information click here.

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 Games at Soldier Field

The Metra Electric District will run extra train service for anticipation of larger than normal crowds for Chicago home games at Soldier Field. For more information click here and visit metra.com.

Metra Alert ME - 79th street/Chatham Station Closure - Reopens December 16, 2024

The 79th street/Chatham station on the Metra Electric will reopen to the public on Monday, December 16, 2024. Until the station is open, passengers should continue using 75th and 83rd street stations as alternatives. When the 79th street/Chatham station is open it may not always be ADA accessible. This will be due to construction work at nearby stations that require periodic track shifts and temporary boarding procedures midday Monday-Friday 9AM to 4PM. Passengers are advised to check service alerts on metra.com to verify the station is accessible prior to travel.

Metra Alert ME - 87th street/Woodruff Station Closure Beginning December 16 - Station Rebuild Project

 The 87th street/Woodruff station on the Metra Electric line will be closed beginning Monday, December 16. During this time passengers can use 83rd and 91st street stations as alternatives. This is part of the Metra Electric Community initiative to transform multiple stations on the Metra Electric District. Once completed, the station will have an enclosed ADA-accessible street-level entrance, lobby with an elevator, new stairs, headhouses, new composite deck platforms, new lighting, and signage. The station is expected to reopen in late 2025. For more information visit metra.com.

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