BNSF schedule metra changes are causing chaos for commuters

Metra to run decorated car on BNSF Line to promote Aurora’s downtown

ABC 7 Chicago: Freight train robbed in Lawndale; BNSF trains delayed, Metra spokesperson says CHICAGO (WLS) -- A freight train was robbed on Chicago's West Side on Tuesday afternoon, a Metra spokesperson said. BNSF trains were halted due to police activity near West 19th Street and South ... Metra has negotiated a new contract for operations on BNSF Railway, extending its agreement to operate on its BNSF Line between Chicago and Aurora, Ill., for up to 10 years. The new ... Metra, the rail service providing public transit in the Chicago area, announced it has renegotiated the terms of a new contract with BNSF Railway to extend commuter rail service for another 10 years. Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trains on the Metra BNSF Line were halted in both directions after a truck struck a bridge near Cicero Thursday morning. Metra ...

All trains in both directions on Metra’s busy BNSF line from the western suburbs to Union Station were stopped Thursday morning after a vehicle struck a bridge, with “extensive” delays anticipated, ... Metra has negotiated a new contract for operations on BNSF Railway, extending its agreement to operate on its BNSF Line between Chicago and Aurora, Ill., for up to 10 years. The new contract took ... MSN: Metra anticipates inbound delays for SWS, BNSF, HC lines for Thursday morning rush due to Amtrak switch issue 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 ... Metra anticipates inbound delays for SWS, BNSF, HC lines for Thursday morning rush due to Amtrak switch issue Yahoo: Metra BNSF trains temporarily stopped after vehicle hits bridge near Cicero Metra trains on the BNSF Line were disrupted in Chicago's western suburbs Tuesday morning after a train hit a pedestrian. Metra confirmed the pedestrian was killed, but did not immediately have ... The relationship between the Class I railroad and the commuter rail system dates back to the creation of Metra in 1983. Metra trains were halted in both directions after a vehicle struck a bridge near the Cicero station. The crash happened around 6 a.m. and caused extensive delays, according to Metra. No injuries were ... CBS News: Metra BSNF Line disrupted near Westmont, Illinois, after train hits, kills pedestrian Metra BSNF Line disrupted near Westmont, Illinois, after train hits, kills pedestrian