Driver abandons vehicle on tracks causing Metra train crash in Lake Forest
The driver told police that her car “shut off" and as she tried to get it restarted, she saw a northbound train headed her way.
Delays reported after Amtrak train incident at Union Station
An incident at Chicago’s Union Station on Friday was causing some delays for trains.
Pedestrian killed by Metra train in Evanston
A person was killed by a Metra Union Pacific-North train Monday morning in Evanston.
Pedestrian killed by Metra train in Evanston
A person was killed by a Metra Union Pacific-North train Monday morning in Evanston.
Person fatally struck by Metra train in Downers Grove
A person was fatally struck by a Metra train in Downers Grove Friday night.
Person fatally struck by Metra train in Downers Grove
A person was fatally struck by a Metra train in Downers Grove Friday night.
Metra trains running with delays due to severe weather
Several Metra trains were temporality halted due to "tornado warnings" Wednesday morning.
RTA warns of mounting debt from Chicago commuters not using public transportation
A warning from transportation officials about mounting debt if something is not done soon.
Regional Transportation Authority facing $730M deficit by 2026
The Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees Metra, CTA, and PACE, issued a warning it'll face a $730 million deficit in the next three years.
Suburban mayors concerned and disappointed after federal regulators approve railroad merger
Places like Bensenville, Itasca and Elgin will go from at least three freight trains a day to 11. Not to mention, the trains are expected to be two miles long and some will be carrying hazardous materials through densely populated areas.
Officials suggest taking the train to St. Patrick's Day festivities this weekend
Thousands of revelers will flock to downtown Chicago this Saturday to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Pedestrian struck by Metra train in Melrose Park
A pedestrian was struck by a Metra train in Melrose Park Monday morning.
Irving Park bicyclist death: Family of Nick Parlingayan sues Chicago, Metra
The family of a bicyclist killed in Chicago is suing the city and Metra.
Family of bicyclist fatally struck by car sues Chicago, Metra
The lawsuit accuses the city of Chicago and Metra of creating a dangerous situation. It says construction at the Grayland Metra station caused traffic to be reduced to a half-lane, and that forced drivers into the bike lane.
Family of bicyclist killed in Chicago sues the city, Metra
Nick Parlingayan, 22, was hit by a car while cycling on the 3800 block of North Milwaukee Avenue in May of last year.
Metra's UP North Line to receive funding to replace bridges, track
The money will go toward replacing 11 bridges, four miles of track and almost two miles of retaining walls along a certain stretch.
Metra's UP North Line to receive funding to replace bridges, track
President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Tuesday that Metra's UP North Line in Chicago will be one of just nine projects selected for the first year of the president's Mega Grant Program.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by Metra train near Melrose Park station
Metra said passengers should anticipate extensive delays as police investigate.
Lake Forest police looking for suspects who vandalized Metra bathroom
The incident happened Friday around 8:30 p.m.
Metra Union Pacific North Line train strikes pedestrian near Ravenswood
Extensive delays are expected on the Metra Union Pacific North Line after a train struck a pedestrian near Ravenswood Wednesday morning.