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Metra provides service to and from downtown Chicago with 242 stations over 11 routes totaling nearly 500 route miles & approx. 1,200 miles of track.

Chicago, IL
Joined February 2009
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
4 months
This is a test and only a test.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert - Amtrak signal system has been restored, Metra anticipates operating a normal morning rush hour service.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
7 months
Tracks 2 and 3 have been released for train movement. MDW train #2252 scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 9:45 pm, is back on the move and may be operating 40 to 45 minutes behind schedule due to a pedestrian being struck by train #2251 .
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 months
MDW inbound and outbound trains may be operating up to 45 minutes behind schedule due to ongoing Amtrak signal issues. Visit for current delay information.
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Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert - Chicago Union Station North Concourse tracks #3 , #5 and #7 are out of service for repairs, please check the gate boards prior to boarding your train
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
8 years
Here’s everything you need to know about riding Metra to the #CubsRally :
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Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2208 , sched. to arrive Chicago Union Station at 7:20 AM - 15 to 20 minute delay, a mechanical failure
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Metra MD-W
10 months
MDW train #2720 , scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 7:12 p.m., is operating 15 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to high ridership.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
2 years
🚨 UPDATE: As of now, we expect to be able to operate scheduled service Friday, Sept. 16, on the Milwaukee District West line.
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Metra MD-W
3 months
Milwaukee West Outbound train 2719 due into Elgin at 7:55 p.m. may be 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to freight train interference.
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Metra MD-W
5 months
MDW Inbound train number 2246 scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 6:49 PM has not yet departed Big Timber due to track circuit problems. Metra will notify commuters when this train is moving. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 months
Milwaukee West Line Outbound train 2227 due to depart Chicago at 4:30 p.m. has not yet departed due to Amtrak signal problems.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
1 year
Due to predicted severe weather and high wind warnings, some trains may experience delays this afternoon and evening. Metra will make every attempt to operate trains on time. Updates can be found under the Service Alerts section at .
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 months
Inbound and outbound trains are on the move near Chicago Union Station with extensive delays due to Amtrak signal issues. Please listen to announcements for delay times and train locations.
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Metra MD-W
20 days
MDW Outbound train 2251 due to depart Chicago Union Station at 8:40 PM is on the move operating 30 to 35 minutes behind schedule due to an earlier pedestrian strike.
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Metra MD-W
9 months
MDW train #2723 scheduled to arrive Big Timber at 11:55 pm, is stopped at Canal Street due to striking a vehicle. Metra will provide updates as they become available.
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Metra MD-W
3 months
Milwaukee West Outbound train 2244 due into Chicago at 5:40 p.m. has not yet departed Big Timber Road due to a mechanical problem.
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Metra MD-W
7 months
Train 2714 scheduled to arrive in to Chicago at 1:22 p.m. is delayed 15 to 25 minutes due to high ridership.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
1 year
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2723 , scheduled to arrive Elgin at 11:55 PM - stopped, due to striking a vehicle at Schaumburg
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Metra MD-W
3 months
MDW train #2704 , scheduled to arrive Chicago at 9:09am, will express from Bartlett to Chicago Union Station due to high ridership. Extra train WX04 will accommodate passengers at intermediate stops.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
3 months
Milwaukee West Inbound train #2242 due into Chicago at 4:49 p.m. is currently stopped near Elmwood Park due to police activity.
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Metra MD-W
1 month
Outbound train #2201 , scheduled to arrive Big Timber at 7:08 a.m., remains stopped at National Street due to waiting on delayed inbound trains. An extensive delay is anticipated. Updated at 7:45 a.m.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
7 months
Inbound and outbound trains will be halted near Western Ave due to a gas leak. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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Metra MD-W
7 days
MDW inbound and outbound trains remain stopped due to a fire adjacent to the tracks near Western Ave. Extensive delays anticipated. Commuters are encouraged to seek alternate transportation.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
1 year
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2233 , sched. to arrive National St at 6:02 PM - may be 15 to 20 minutes delayed, waiting on Amtrak trains
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
1 year
MDW Train #2716 , scheduled to arrive Chicago at 3:12 PM, may be operating 15 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to earlier high ridership.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
1 month
Track #1 has been released for train movement near Bartlett. Inbound trains have been cleared to proceed at restricted speed through the area. Inbound trains may be extensively delayed. Updated at 6:22 a.m.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
2 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Inbound and outbound train movement has been halted near Franklin Park, a vehicle stuck on the tracks
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Metra MD-W
7 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Outbound Train Movement Halted Near River Grove, Train #2237 Struck A Vehicle
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Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2219 , sched. to arrive Big Timber Rd at 3:10 PM - 15 to 20 minute delay, a Mechanical Failure
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
9 months
MDW# 2722 schedule to arrive Chicago at 9:24a.m., is operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to signal problems.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 months
The Ventra app is not functioning as intended, and customers trying to make purchases and even possibly launching tickets may have issues. We are working with our vendor to restore functionality.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
3 years
Metra Alert MD-W - TEST
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Metra MD-W
4 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2212 scheduled to depart Roselle at 6:54 AM, will not operate due to switch problems. Train #2214 and NCS #104 will accommodate the Customers. REVISED
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Metra MD-W
3 months
SWS #823 , scheduled to arrive 179th at 7:42pm, is stopped near Union Station due to an Amtrak train experiencing positive train control issues. Expected delay times are unknown.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
4 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2251 departing Chicago Union Station at 8:40 PM - delayed departure, a mechanical failure
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
4 years
Metra Alert MD-W - All Inbound and outbound Milwaukee West Line trains will originate and terminate at Bartlett, until further notice, freight train derailment near National Street. Customers should expect delays.
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Metra MD-W
9 months
Inbound train #2212 , scheduled to arrive Chicago at 7:57a.m., remains stopped at Mannheim due to mechanical problems. An extensive delay is anticipated. We will update this information as soon as it becomes available. Updated at 7:51 a.m.
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Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2240 scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 3:49 PM - will not operate past River Grove, mechanical failure. Train #2242 accommodating
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Metra MD-W
7 months
MDW train #2251 scheduled to arrive Big Timber Rd. at 10:05 pm, remains halted near Mont Clare due to striking a pedestrian. Extensive delay is anticipated. Metra will provide updates as they become available.
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Metra MD-W
2 months
MDW train #2227 , scheduled to arrive Big Timber Road/Elgin at 5:53 PM is operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to a Mechanical Failure.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2240 , scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 3:59 PM - stopped at Western, a Mechanical failure
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Metra MD-W
2 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2249 , scheduled to arrive Big Timber Rd at 9:05 PM - stopped at Mannheim, freight train derailment in the yard, blocking all tracks at Bensenville, CP railroad is working to clear freight train
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Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert - On Monday, March 11th -Chicago Union Station North Concourse Track #7 , #17 and #19 will be out of service for repairs. Please check the gate boards prior to boarding your train-update March 11th
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Metra MD-W
1 month
Milwaukee West Inbound train 2404 due into Chicago at 6:01 p.m., may be 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to an earlier switch failure.
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Metra MD-W
9 months
Our apologies for the delay. While we strive for all of our trains to be on time, unexpected situations which affect service and cause delays are inevitable. Metra does not issue refunds for delayed or canceled trains.
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Metra MD-W
9 months
Milwaukee West # 2202 schedule to arrive Chicago at 6:13a.m., is operating 15 minutes behind schedule due to positive train control issues.
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Metra MD-W
6 months
Milwaukee District West Inbound train 2244 due to arrive Chicago Union Station at 5:40 PM is stopped at Bartlett due to mechanical problems. Metra will notify commuters when the train is on the move.
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Metra MD-W
16 days
MDW Inbound Train 2716 due to arrive Chicago Union Station at 3:12 PM may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to Accommodating Boarding Passengers.
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Metra MD-W
11 months
Train #2236 scheduled to depart Big Timber Rd at 12:22 PM will originate from Elgin due to police activity. Train #2238 scheduled to depart Big Timber Rd at 1:22 PM will accommodate passengers. Please listen to announcements for the location of your train.
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Metra MD-W
7 months
MDW train #2251 scheduled to arrive Big Timber Rd. at 10:05 pm, is back on the move and operating with an extensive delay due to striking a pedestrian.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 years
Beginning Monday, Aug. 5, Metra will start the phase 3 of 4 of the extensive platform rehabilitation at the Schaumburg Station. During phase 3, work will begin on the western half of the inbound platform.
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Metra MD-W
9 months
Train #2227 scheduled to arrive Big Timber 5:53 PM will not operate past Bartlett due to an earlier mechanical failure. Train #2233 scheduled to arrive National St at 6:02 PM will accommodate passengers making additional stops through Big Timber.
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Metra MD-W
10 months
Train #2235 scheduled to depart Chicago Union station at 5:10 PM will not operate due to ongoing switch problems. Train #2237 scheduled to depart Chicago Union station at 5:17 PM will accommodate passengers.
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Metra MD-W
1 month
MDW# 2232 scheduled to arrive Chicago at 11:55a.m., may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to track construction.
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Metra MD-W
1 year
@hsrgood @Metra Thank you for reporting. We will notify Mechanical.
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Metra MD-W
6 years
Metra Alert MD-W - An extra train will make stops from Itasca to Franklin Park then express to Chicago. Please listen to platform announcements for the location of this extra train.
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Metra MD-W
5 months
Inbound and Outbound train movement stopped near Chicago Union Station due to Amtrak signal problems. Maintainers are on the scene working to resolve the problem. The estimated time of the delays are unknown.
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Metra MD-W
1 month
Train #2202 , scheduled to arrive Chicago at 6:13 a.m., is stopped near Bartlett due to a pedestrian incident. Extensive delays are anticipated. We will update this information as soon as it becomes available.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
4 years
Metra Alert - All Metra Service Suspended For The Remainder Of The Night
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Metra MD-W
10 months
MDW Inbound and outbound trains are back on the move and may be operating up to 20 minutes behind schedule due to police activity.
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Metra MD-W
5 months
Train #2402 scheduled to depart Franklin Park at 4:55 PM, will not operate due to an ongoing Amtrak signal issue. Train #2244 will accommodate passengers making all stops to Chicago Union Station. Visit for schedule information.
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Metra MD-W
5 months
MDW outbound trains may be operating up to 25 minutes behind schedule due to ongoing Amtrak signal issues. Please listen to the platform announcements for the location of your train.
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Metra MD-W
3 months
Train WX04 scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 9:24 a.m. is operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to high ridership.
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Metra MD-W
3 months
MDW 2242, scheduled to arrive Chicago at 4:49pm, is back on the move operating 35 to 45 minutes behind schedule due to police activity. This train will express from Elmwood Park to Western Ave. Train 2402 will accommodate passengers at intermediate stops.
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Metra MD-W
2 months
MDW train #2404 , scheduled to arrive Chicago at 6:01 PM is operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to an earlier Mechanical Failure.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 months
Some inbound and outbound trains are back on the move and operating with extensive delays due to ongoing Amtrak switch/signal problems. Updates will be provided as information becomes available. Please listen to platform announcements for train location.
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Metra MD-W
1 month
Outbound train #2201 , scheduled to arrive Big Timber at 7:08 a.m., is stopped at National Street due to waiting on delayed inbound trains. An extensive delay is anticipated. Updated at 7:08 a.m.
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Metra MD-W
2 years
Metra Alert MD-W - All Inbound Trains scheduled to depart Big Timber Rd, will originate at Elgin until further notice due to a pedestrian struck by train #2204 . Big Timber passengers can board a Pace bus to Elgin.
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Metra MD-W
6 months
MDW# 2201 schedule to arrive Big Timber at 7:08a.m., may be operating 25 to 30 minutes behind schedule due to an earlier vehicle accident not involving a Metra Train near Chicago. Updated at 6:47a.m.
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Metra MD-W
5 years
There is extensive crowding at CUS. @Amtrak signal issues severely affecting train movent. If possible, riders should consider alternative transportation.
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Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert - CTA will honor Metra passes on the Orange, Blue, Pink and Green lines until further notice, due to Amtrak signal problems.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
11 months
🚨 Last MD-West train out departs Chicago Union Station at 12:40 a.m.
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Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2203 , sched. to arrive Elgin at 7:38 AM - 15 to 20 minute delay, a car accident near the tracks
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
6 years
Metra Alert - Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For Monday November 26th
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Metra MD-W
4 years
⚠️ REMINDER: the MD-W Line will begin operating an alternate weekday schedule Monday, March 23, to adjust for the reduced number of riders due to the coronavirus pandemic. Find the alternate schedule for MD-W Line here: MORE:
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Metra MD-W
1 month
Outbound train #2201 , scheduled to arrive Big Timber at 7:08 a.m., is on the move and has incurred an extensive delay due to waiting on delayed inbound trains. Updated at 7:54 a.m.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
1 year
Train #2239 is operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to high ridership.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
7 months
The public address system has been repaired and needed announcements should be heard on the platforms.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert - Chicago Union Station North Concourse tracks #3 , #5 and #7 will remain out of service for approximately 2 weeks for repairs. Please check the gate boards prior to boarding your train - UPDATE
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Metra MD-W
9 months
Trains are halted near Western Ave due to police activity. Estimated time of delays are unknown. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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Metra MD-W
2 months
MDW# 22 03 scheduled to arrive Big Timber at 7:48a.m., is on the move operating 30 to 35 minutes behind schedule due to earlier switch problems.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
2 months
MDW Outbound Train 2233 scheduled to arrive National Street at 6:00 PM may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to earlier police activity.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 months
Train #2405 scheduled to depart Chicago Union Station at 4:08 PM, will not operate due to an ongoing Amtrak signal issue. Train #2227 will accommodate passengers making all stops to Big Timber except Mannheim. Visit for schedule information.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
6 years
Let Metra get you to your New Year's Eve celebrations safely! An extended $8 unlimited ride Weekend Pass will be available Saturday-Monday, Dec. 30-Jan 1. If purchasing on mobile, select the "New Year’s 3-Day Pass."
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
7 months
Milwaukee District West Inbound train number 2404 scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 6:01 PM, is back on the move and may be operating 30 to 35 minutes behind schedule due to mechanical failure.
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Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Inbound and outbound train movement halted, a pedestrian incident near Elmwood Park invoving a Metra equipment train. Customers should expect extensive delays.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
4 years
There was police activity at the Western Ave. station, but the scene has been cleared. Trains may experience rolling delays as they get clearance to proceed.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 months
MDW# 2234 schedule to arrive Chicago at 12:43p.m., is operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to earlier police activity.
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Metra MD-W
2 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Inbound and outbound trains may be operating up to 45 minutes behind schedule, a vehicle stuck on the tracks
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
6 months
Inbound and outbound train traffic is on the move and may be operating up to 15 minutes behind schedule due to an earlier vehicle accident not involving a Metra Train near Chicago. Updated at 6:16 a.m.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
11 months
The Grand/Cicero South elevator is back in service.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2201 , sched. to arrive Big Timber Rd at 7:05 AM - 15 to 18 minute delay, a mechanical failure
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
6 months
Train 2701 scheduled to arrive in to Elgin at 8:45 a.m. is operating 15 to 30 minutes behind schedule due to switch failure.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
7 months
Milwaukee West Outbound train 2239 due into Big Timber Road at 7:13 p.m. may be 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to signal problems.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Inbound and outbound trains may be operating 5 to 15 minutes behind schedule, earlier mechanical failure
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Metra MD-W
3 months
Train #2209 scheduled to arrive Big Timber Rd at 10:05 AM, is delayed 15 to 20 minutes due to signal issues.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2212 , sched. to arrive Chicago Union Station at 8:15 AM - 22 to 27 minute delay, a mechanical failure
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Metra MD-W
1 month
Train 2710 scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 12:27 p.m. is operating 15 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to track construction.
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
4 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2720 , sched. to arrive Chicago Union Station at 7:12 PM - 20 to 25 minute delay, a mechanical failure
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@metraMDW
Metra MD-W
5 years
Metra Alert MD-W - Train #2244 , scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 5:37 PM - Stopped, Police Activity
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