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
.
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.
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
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There is extensive crowding at CUS.
@Amtrak
signal issues severely affecting train movent. If possible, riders should consider alternative transportation.
⚠️ 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:
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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.
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
Trains are halted near Western Ave due to police activity. Estimated time of delays are unknown. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.