Metra trains were delayed in and out of Chicago's Union Station due to Amtrak switch problems Wednesday evening, and it will also impact the Thursday morning commute.

Metra police are investigating the death of a man who was struck by an outbound Metra train near the Westmont stop early ...

Trains on numerous Metra lines were delayed Wednesday due to issues with Positive Train Control systems, the agency said.

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Metra trains entering and leaving Union Station were extremely delayed during the Friday morning rush due to Amtrak "computer signaling problems" on the north and south sides of the ...

Metra is giving a heads-up to passengers for Thursday morning's commute, saying they anticipate delays of up to 30 minutes on Southwest Service, Heritage Corridor, and BNSF inbound trains during the ...

After a night that saw crowds of passengers waiting for delayed trains at Union Station, Metra is warning of more delays on Thursday night. Trains on multiple lines, including the BNSF, Heritage ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- No Metra or Amtrak trains were able to enter or exit Chicago Union Station for a brief time Thursday morning due to signal problems. Amtrak officials said their signal system ...

All trains in both directions on Metra’s busy BNSF line from the western suburbs to Union Station were stopped Thursday ...

Metra has canceled all operations on its SouthWest Service today (Feb. 11, 2026) following a freight derailment this morning ...