*Some of the below construction schedules are applied to the "Alternate Schedules" that are currently in effect due to the coronavirus. The below dates indicate the duration of construction projects, NOT how long Metra intends to keep the alternate schedules in effect. Please monitor alerts and check our homepage or the Ventra app for service updates.
To see which trains might be delayed by construction projects, look for the hardhat icon in the schedules for each line.
BNSF: See below for effective construction dates
April 1 through June 3: Weekday track maintenance occurring between Lavergne and Fairview Ave. Midday trains with the helmet logo displayed underneath may be delayed 10 minutes.
Metra Electric: See below for effective construction dates
Effective until further notice: Weekday and weekend construction taking place at Homewood for Amtrak station rehab and 147th St. Sibley station for rehab. Midday trains with the helmet logo displayed underneath may be delayed 10 minutes.
Milwaukee District North: See below for effective construction dates
Effective until further notice: Weekday and weekend construction taking place near Grayland. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed 10 minutes.
Milwaukee District West: See below for effective construction dates
Effective until further notice: Weekday and weekend construction taking place near Hanover Park for a new crossing renewal. Weekday inbound trains 2228-2244 and outbound trains 2209-2223 may experience delays up to 10 minutes. Weekend inbound trains 2700-2720 and outbound trains 2701-2721 may experience delays up to 10 minutes.
Rock Island: See below for effective dates
Effective until further notice: Weekday and weekend track construction taking place near Blue Island. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed 10 minutes.
Union Pacific North: See below for effective construction dates
April 8 through June 3: Weekday construction occurring near the new Petersen Ridge station. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed 15 minutes.