Metra announces return to alternate weekday schedules
Starting Monday, all lines will return to alternate weekday schedules, which were first implemented in March after a severe drop in ridership due to the coronavirus’ spread, Metra said in a statement.
Public transit, access to downtown Chicago set to return Wednesday morning
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday night that the downtown area would be “cautious[ly] reopening” at 5 a.m. Wednesday morning after a four-day shutdown sparked by a weekend of protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
CTA service resumes, but remains suspended downtown
The CTA announced it would be suspending all buses and trains Sunday evening in the wake of widespread protests that turned violent Saturday.
Metra suspending service Monday, CTA stops service until Monday morning
On Sunday night, the CTA announced that all train and bus service would be suspended until Monday morning. Metra announced late Sunday that Monday's train service was completely canceled.
National Guard will be in Chicago to support police, protect First Amendment rights, mayor says
The National Guard will be in Chicago to support the police department and to protect citizens and their First Amendment rights, the leader of the Illinois Guard said Sunday, in the wake of protests over the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd.
Power outages, Metra delays after Loop ComEd vault fire
Metra trains were delayed and several buildings were without power Thursday after a blaze broke out at a ComEd vault in the Loop.
Family of man killed by Metra train files wrongful-death lawsuit
Metra has been hit with a wrongful-death lawsuit that one Chicago attorney says should frighten all train commuters.
Metra reduces service as ridership plummets during pandemic
In response to the the ridership slump during the coronavirus crisis, Metra is cutting service on its three least busy lines.
Metra conductor tests positive for COVID-19
A conductor who works on the Metra SouthWest Service Line has tested positive for COVID-19, the commuter rail service announced Wednesday.
Elgin freight train derailment disrupts Metra MD-W service
Service was disrupted Sunday on Metra’s Milwaukee District West line after a freight train derailed near northwest suburban Elgin.
Metra to cut service in half starting Monday amid coronavirus crisis
Ridership has seen a “severe drop” in the fallout of the pandemic.
Metra to consider service reductions after Friday amid coronavirus crisis
Metra is considering service reductions, but won’t be changing schedules until after Friday, if they decide to change at all, Metra spokesman Michael Gillis said.
4 hospitalized, including child, after Metra train hits car in South Shore
One of the four who was injured was child who appeared to be three or four years old, Pendleton said.
Person hit by Metra train in South Shore
A male was crossing the tracks about 2:14 p.m. in the 7300 block of South Exchange Avenue when he was hit by a train, Chicago police said.
Occupants of car hit by train in Scottsdale sue Metra, Norfolk Southern
Twyla Poe and Passion Ware filed the four-count suit Tuesday in Cook County Circuit Court, naming Metra and the Norfolk Southern Railway Company as defendants.
2 taken to hospital after Metra UP-NW train hits vehicle in Arlington Heights
A driver and her passenger were taken to a hospital Monday after a Metra Union Pacific Northwest train struck a vehicle in northwest suburban Arlington Heights, halting trains in both directions for hours.
4 injured when South Shore Line Metra train derails near Millennium Station
A South Shore Line train derailed while pulling into the Millennium Station Saturday morning in the Loop, injuring four passengers.
Man injured in Scottsdale Metra crash dies days later
Christopher T. Davis, 19, was one of four people injured when the train hit the car at a railroad crossing.
4 critically injured after Metra train hits vehicle in Scottsdale
The train, which was scheduled to arrive at the Orland Park 179th Street station at 8:02 p.m., remains halted, Dahlstrom said.
Metra Milwaukee District West trains delayed by signal issues in Elgin
Riders are advised to listen to platform announcements for the latest service information.