Metra, Amtrak trains delayed at Union Station due to switch failure; Thursday morning commute to be affected as well

Metra and Amtrak trains dealt with major backups Wednesday evening and the backups are expected to affect Thursday morning's ...

Amtrak derailment blocks platforms at Union Station

A minor Amtrak derailment blocked some platforms at Chicago's Union Station early Monday morning.

Metra warn of inbound delays for SWS, BNSF, HC lines for Thursday morning rush due to Amtrak switch issue

A track switching problem at Union Station in downtown Chicago was causing delays for three Metra commuter train lines during ...
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Amtrak Derailment Triggers Morning Mayhem at Union Station

A minor Amtrak derailment early Monday morning blocked several platforms at Chicago's Union Station, tangling the morning ...
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Winter weather forecast leads to several days of Amtrak cancellations

Amtrak has canceled several long-distance trains in and out of Chicago for multiple days because of a forecast of extreme ...
Trains

Minor Amtrak derailment at Chicago Union Station leads to Metra delays

A minor Amtrak derailment Sunday night is continuing to lead to delays for some Metra service into and out of Chicago Union ...

Metra lines delayed at Union Station due to Amtrak switch problems, will also impact morning commute

Metra trains were delayed in and out of Chicago's Union Station due to Amtrak switch problems Wednesday evening, and it will also impact the Thursday morning commute.
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With over 34.5 million trips and new routes gaining steam, the golden age of American rail may be on the horizon.

Minnesota: Amtrak cancels some services ahead of brutal winter weather

Frigid air descending on Minnesota is already interrupting some Midwestern travel plans. Amtrak will be canceling some of its Empire Builder and Borealis services, both of which serve St. Paul’s Union ...