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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 - Track Construction Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, November 24

Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, November 24. 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 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-NW - Track Construction Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, November 24

Track construction will be taking place Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, November 24. 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.

MDW Grand and Cicero South Elevator
The Grand Cicero South elevator is back in service.
Metra Alert MD-W - Track Construction Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, November 24

Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, November 24. 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 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 Joliet Eastern Ave Elevator Out of Service
The Joliet elevator is out of service. Customers can use New Lenox or Mokena as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
Metra Alert RI - Track Construction Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, November 24

Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, November 24. 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 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.
MED Homewood Elevator is out of service
The Homewood elevator is out of service. Customers can use Calumet or Flossmoor as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
Ivanhoe Station Elevator
The Ivanhoe Station elevator is back in service.
ME All trains will ground load at 111th, 107th, 103rd, 95th, 91st, 87th, 83rd, 79th, and 75th Street.
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
ME Outbound Trains Boarding from North End of the Platform at 18th, McCormick Place, 27th and 47th Street
Outbound trains may be loading from the north end of the platform at 18th, McCormick Place, 27th and 47th street. Please wait on the platform visible to the engineer and follow boarding instructions from the conductor 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 - Track Construction Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, November 24

Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, November 24. 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 - Work to impact Metra Electric, South Shore service on two December weekends

The Metra Electric Line will be partially shut down on two weekends in December, Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 14-15, due to extensive construction associated with the South Shore Line’s 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 on those weekend days.  For more information click here.

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.

Metra Alert ME - Hazelcrest Station - Power Outage

The Hazelcrest station is experiencing a temporary power outage. During this time, the station will still have lighting in the foyer, staircase, and platform. Ticket vending machines may not be operational. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available. 

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