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.
MED Ground Level Boarding
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
MED train 117 Is Delayed
MED train #117, scheduled to arrive University Park at 11:42 AM, may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to switch problems. Visit MetraTracker.com for the location of your train.
MED Train 617 Remains Stopped
MED train #617, scheduled to arrive 115th Street/Kensington at 10:58 AM, Remains stopped near 63rd Street due to switch problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
ME Museum Campus West Elevator Is Out Of Service
The Museum Campus West 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 Ivanhoe Station Elevator Is Out Of Service
The Ivanhoe Station elevator is out of service. Customers can use 115th Street/Kensington or 147th Street/Sibley Blvd. 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 51st/53rd St. East Platform Elevator Is Out Of Service
The 51st/53rd St. east platform elevator is out of service. Customers can use 55th/56th/57th street or McCormick Place as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
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 - 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.
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