*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 through June 16: Weekday track maintenance occurring between Western Ave. and Aurora. Midday trains with the helmet logo displayed underneath may be delayed 10 minutes.
Effective June 10 through June 11: Weekend track maintenance occurring between Lisle and Fairview Ave. Midday trains with the helmet logos 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 for the 147th St. Sibley station rehabilitation and a Tie Gang. Weekday midday trains (In: 214-328 / Out: 215-329) underneath may be delayed 20 minutes. Weekend midday trains (In: 802-824 / Out: 8305-827) may be delayed 10 minutes.
Milwaukee District North: See below for effective construction dates
Effective until further notice: Weekday construction taking place near Grayland. Midday trains (plus 2618) 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 occurring in various parts along the MD-W line. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed 10 minutes.
Rock Island: See below for effective construction dates
Effective through June 16: Weekday construction occurring in various spots along the line for track maintenance. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 15 minutes.
Effective June 10 through June 11: Weekend track construction occurring near Robbins. Midday trains (In: 202-126 / Out: 205-123) may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
Union Pacific North: See below for effective construction dates
Effective through June 16: Weekday track maintenance occurring between Lake Bluff and Waukegan. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may experience delays up to 15 minutes.
Effective June 10 through 11: Weekend track maintenance occurring near between Evanston, Main St. and Lake Bluff. Weekend trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may experience delays up to 20 minutes.
Union Pacific Northwest: See below for effective construction dates
Effective through June 9: Weekday track maintenance occurring near Clybourn and between Crystal Lake to Harvard. Midday trains (including 619) with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 20 minutes.
Effective June 10 through June 11: Weekend track maintenance occurring near Clybourn and preparation for a tie project from Cary to Crystal Lake. Weekend trains (In: 700-722/Out: 701-719) may experience delays up to 25 minutes.
Effective June 12 through June 15: Due to an extensive tie project on the UP-NW, there will be extensive delays during the midday schedule. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may experience delays up to 30 minutes. Please click the link above to view affected midday trains.
Union Pacific West: See below for effective construction dates
Effective June 10 through June 11: Weekend track maintenance occurring near OTC and between Berkley to Lombard. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 15 minutes.