*Some of the construction schedules listed below 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
Effective September 7 until further notice: Weekday track maintenance occurring between Cicero and Lisle. Midday trains with the helmet logo displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
Metra Electric: See below for effective construction dates
Effective August 7 until further notice: Weekday and weekend construction taking place for the 147th St. Sibley station rehabilitation and a tie gang. Weekday midday trains (In: 214-328 / Out: 215-329) may be delayed 15 minutes. Weekend midday trains (In: 800-828 / Out: 8301-829) may be delayed up to 15 minutes.
Effective September 30 until further notice: Weekday and weekend evening construction taking place between 11th Place and University Park. Evening trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed 15 minutes.
Milwaukee District North: See below for effective construction dates
Effective August 7 until further notice: Weekday and weekend construction taking place near Grayland & Lake Forest. Weekday midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
Milwaukee District West: See below for effective construction dates
Effective September 23 through December 1: Weekday and weekend track maintenance occurring between River Grove and Franklin Park. Weekday midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes. Weekend midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
Rock Island: See below for effective construction dates
Effective November 2 through December 1: Weekday track maintenance occurring for an on-going tie project. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 20 minutes.
Effective November 4 through December 3: Weekend track maintenance occurring for an on-going tie project. Weekend trains (In: 202-122 / Out: 205-325) may experience delays up to 20 minutes.
Union Pacific North: See below for effective construction dates
Effective November 13 through November 17: Weekday tie project between Rogers Park and Winnetka. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may experience delays up to 20 minutes.
Union Pacific Northwest: See below for effective construction dates
Effective October 28 through December 1: Weekend and weekday track maintenance between Crystal Lake to Harvard. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may experience delays up to 25 minutes.