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O'Hare-bound 🟦 Blue Line trains are running with residual delays following earlier sick customer near Racine. Service is resuming, allow extra time.

04.12.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

O'Hare-bound 🟦 Blue Line trains are standing at Racine due to a sick customer. Crews working to restore service.

04.12.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra MD-N: Outbound train #2113, scheduled to arrive Fox Lake at 12:15 PM, is on the move and may be operating 35 to 40 minutes behind schedule due to an earlier truck stuck on the tracks. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

04.12.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra SWS: #809 Scheduled to arrive 179th street Orland pk at 1:43 am is currently operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to positive train control issues.

04.12.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra MD-N: #2134, scheduled to depart Grayslake at12:05 PM, is on the move operating approximately 30 to 35 minutes delayed due to a truck stuck on the tracks near Round Lake. This train is accommodating passengers from Fox Lake for train #2132.

04.12.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra BNSF: Train #1256, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 12:20 PM, may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to freight train interference. Visit Metratracker.com for the location of your train.

04.12.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra MD-N: Outbound train #2113, scheduled to arrive Fox Lake at 12:15 PM, is stopped near Grayslake due to an earlier vehicle stuck on the tracks. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

04.12.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra MD-N: #2134, scheduled to depart Grayslake at12:05 PM, is delayed in departure due to a truck stuck on the tracks near Round Lake. This train is accommodating passengers from Fox Lake for train #2132. Updates will be provided once they are on the move.

04.12.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra MD-N: #2132, initially scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 12:28 PM, remains stopped near Round Lake due to a truck stuck on the tracks. Delay times are unknown. Once on the move this train will operate as train #2134. Updates will be provided.

04.12.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra MD-N: Train #2132 scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 12:28 PM, originated at Grayslake due to a truck stuck on the tracks near Round Lake. This train is currently 35 to 40 minutes delayed. Train #2134 will accommodate passengers from Fox Lake.

04.12.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra MD-N: #2132, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 12:28 PM, remains stopped near Round Lake due to a truck stuck on the tracks. Delay times are unknown. Once on the move this train will operate as train #2134. Updates will be provided.

04.12.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra MD-N: Inbound train #2132, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 12:28 PM, is stopped near Round Lake due to a gate malfunction. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

04.12.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra BNSF: Train #1252, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 10:20 AM, is on the move and may be operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to freight train interference. Visit Metratracker.com for the location of your train.

04.12.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra BNSF: Train #1252, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 10:20 AM, is stopped near Congress Park due to freight train interference. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

04.12.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra SWS: #807 Scheduled to depart Chicago at 9:42 am is currently operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to a switch failure.

04.12.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra RI: #407 Scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 10:05 am is currently operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to a broken rail near Robbins.

04.12.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra NCS: Train #114, scheduled to depart Antioch at 9:10 AM and arrive Chicago at 10:49 AM, is on the move and may be operating 30 to 35 minutes behind schedule due to earlier signal and mechanical problems. Visit Metratracker.com for the location of your train.

04.12.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸŸ₯ Red, πŸŸͺ Purple and 🟨 Yellow Line trains are running with delays at Howard due to an earlier mechanical problem. Service is resuming, allow extra time.

04.12.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Red πŸŸͺ Purple and 🟨 Yellow Line trains are standing at Howard due to a mechanical problem. Crews working to restore service.

04.12.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra ME: inbound trains will board from the north end of the platform at 47th, 27th, 23rd McCormick Place and 18th Street. During hours of ground loading, this station will not be ADA accessible.

04.12.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

95th-bound πŸŸ₯ Red Line trains are standing at Howard due to a mechanical problem. Crews working to restore service.

04.12.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra ME: Inbound train #712, scheduled to arrive Millennium Station at 8:51 AM, is on the move and may be operating 25 to 30 minutes behind schedule due to signal problems.

04.12.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra ME: Inbound train #712, scheduled to arrive Millennium Station at 8:51 AM, is stopped near Museum Campus/11th St due to signal problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

04.12.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra NCS: Train #114, scheduled to depart Antioch at 9:10 AM, will be delayed in departure due to earlier signal problems. The duration of this delay may be 35 to 45 minutes behind schedule. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

04.12.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra UP-W: #30 scheduled to arrive Ogilvie Transportation at 8:33 AM, is stopped at Bellwood due to a mechanical issue. Updates will be provided.

04.12.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra UP-W: Inbound trains may be operating up to 60 minutes behind schedule due to mechanical problems on train 30. For your safety please stand behind the 🟨 yellow lines.

04.12.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra NCS: Train #101, scheduled to arrive Antioch at 8:55 AM, is on the move and operating 25 to 30 minutes behind schedule due to earlier signal problems. Visit Metratracker.com for the location of your train. Updated 8:44 AM

04.12.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra UP-W: Due to a mechanical issue on Union Pacific West train #30, trains #32, #34, and #36 will operate ahead of train #30. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

04.12.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra UP-W: Inbound trains may be operating up to 40 minutes behind schedule due to mechanical problems on train 30. For your safety please stand behind the 🟨 yellow lines.

04.12.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš† Metra MD-W: Outbound train #2205 scheduled to arrive Big Timber Road Elgin at 8:55 AM, may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule, due to signal problems. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

04.12.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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