Metra riders faced delays after a crash involving car on South Side

CHICAGO — Commuters faced some delays on Thursday morning after a Metra train struck a car on the city’s South Side. According to Metra, the crash, which involved Southwest Service train #808, ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Metra BNSF train hits vehicle in west suburbs, causing delays, commuter rail says | Video

HINSDALE, Ill. (WLS) -- Inbound and outbound Metra BNSF trains are back on the move Monday, after an inbound Metra train hit a vehicle in Hinsdale, the commuter rail said. Hinsdale police shared video ...
Chicago Tribune

Column: Area transit finances not as off the rails as feared

Like the Chicago Bears the other night, it seems the region’s public transit agencies have overcome adversity, which must be a shock to lawmakers toiling this week in Springfield looking for a ...
NBC Chicago

Metra apologizes after second day of rush hour train delays lead to overcrowding

Large crowds of commuters trying to get home amid brutally cold weather in Chicago crowded Union Station after a second day of rush hour train delays and cancellations. Metra warned the delays could ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Man fatally struck by Metra train near McCormick Place

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Daily Herald

Metra customers not allowed to use motors to propel e-bikes, e-scooters onto train

Metra customers are now required to carry their e-bikes and e-scooters on and off the train without the assistance of electric motors. The new amendment to a bike policy was announced in a statement ...