Trains on many Metra lines are affected by switch issues on tracks controlled by Amtrak at Chicago’s Union Station, the agency said.
According to Metra officials, affected trains on three different lines could be delayed at least 20-to-30 minutes, with several other trains being canceled or otherwise altering service as a result of the outages. that problem.
Trains on the Metra BNSF linewhere services to western suburbs such as Naperville and Aurora, could be delayed 30 minutes more, officials said.
Some trains on that line are running quickly to Downers Grove before continuing to all local stops, the agency said.
Trains on the SouthWest Service, which carry passengers to suburbs including New Lenox, were also delayed by 20-to-30 minutes, with at least two trains canceling their runs due to problems with switch.
The Heritage Corridor, which services suburbs like Lemont and Joliet, is also seeing delays, officials said.
Riders are encouraged to get the latest information on their Ventra apps, or to visit the Metra website and social media feeds.
