Commuters Face Extensive Delays After Operational Incident Halts Inbound Metra BNSF Trains

Metra BNSF line faces extensive delays after train hits deer

Metra BNSF trains were facing extensive delays during the Tuesday morning rush after a train hit a deer in the western suburbs.The train that struck the deer was stopped near the Route 59 station and halted trains in both directions, Metra spokeswoman Meg Reile said.In a statement, Metra said trains began moving again by 7:08 a.m. But the incident had caused Metra to cancel at least one train and delay several others.The delays are expected to r…

Commuters face extensive delays after operational incident halts inbound Metra BNSF trains

CHICAGO — Commuters are facing some delays on Tuesday morning after an operational incident halted and delayed several trains on the Metra BNSF line. According to a post shared by Metra on Tuesday morning, an operational incident halted inbound train movement near Route 59. WGN Traffic Map: Get the latest real time traffic updates While specific details surrounding the incident remain unclear, officials said the issue is expected to cause …

Metra BNSF trains stopped due to 'operational incident' with 'extensive delays' expected

"Extensive delays" were anticipated, Metra said .

Metra BNSF line faces extensive delays after train hits deer – Usa news

Metra BNSF trains were facing extensive delays during the Tuesday morning rush after a train hit a deer in the western suburbs. The train that struck the deer was stopped near the Route 59 station and halted trains in both directions, Metra spokeswoman Meg Reile said. In a statement, Metra said trains began moving again by 7:08 a.m. But the incident had caused Metra to cancel at least one train and delay several others. The delays are expected t…