Metra SouthWest Service trains are back in operation today (Thursday, Feb. 12) following a Wednesday freight derailment that ...

A freight rain derailment early Wednesday morning in Chicago Ridge has blocked roadways and cut Metra service in the south suburbs.

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

CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. — Metra has halted operations on its SouthWest Service today (Feb. 11, 2026) following a freight derailment near its Chicago Ridge station. No injuries have been reported, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Metra train stations in Chicago are busy Tuesday as employees and commuters bring in donations for the Toys for Tots drive. This is the eleventh time Metra and the Marine Corps ...

A shocking moment caught on camera at a Metra train station in the Chicago area led police to issue a safety message to the community, reminding the public that "catching a train is not worth risking ...