Chicago Transportation Alerts
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🚆 Metra UP-W: train #517, scheduled to arrive Elburn at 12:08 AM, remains stopped near Geneva due to an earlier freight train striking a pedestrian. The duration of this delay is unknown. Extensive delays anticipated.
February 9, 2026 at 6:48 AM
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #517, scheduled to arrive Elburn at 12:08 AM, remains stopped near Geneva due to an earlier freight train striking a pedestrian. The duration of this delay is unknown. Extensive delays anticipated.
🟩 Green Line trains are standing at Harlem/Lake due to signal problems. Crews working to restore service.
February 9, 2026 at 6:39 AM
🟩 Green Line trains are standing at Harlem/Lake due to signal problems. Crews working to restore service.
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #517, scheduled to arrive Elburn at 12:08 AM, is stopped near Geneva due to an earlier freight train striking a pedestrian. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
February 9, 2026 at 6:33 AM
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #517, scheduled to arrive Elburn at 12:08 AM, is stopped near Geneva due to an earlier freight train striking a pedestrian. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #518 scheduled to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 11:53 PM, is on the move and operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule, due to an earlier freight train striking a pedestrian. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
February 9, 2026 at 6:12 AM
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #518 scheduled to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 11:53 PM, is on the move and operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule, due to an earlier freight train striking a pedestrian. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #5 15, scheduled to arrive Elburn at 10:08 PM, will not operate past Geneva due to an earlier freight train striking a pedestrian. Train #5 18 will accommodate customers.
February 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #5 15, scheduled to arrive Elburn at 10:08 PM, will not operate past Geneva due to an earlier freight train striking a pedestrian. Train #5 18 will accommodate customers.
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #518 scheduled to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 11:53 PM, is on the move and operating 30 to 35 minutes behind schedule, due to an earlier freight train striking a pedestrian. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
February 9, 2026 at 5:15 AM
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #518 scheduled to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 11:53 PM, is on the move and operating 30 to 35 minutes behind schedule, due to an earlier freight train striking a pedestrian. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #518, scheduled to depart Elburn at 10:25 PM, will be delayed in departure due to freight train striking a pedestrian. The duration of this delay is unknown. Extensive delays anticipated.
February 9, 2026 at 4:57 AM
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #518, scheduled to depart Elburn at 10:25 PM, will be delayed in departure due to freight train striking a pedestrian. The duration of this delay is unknown. Extensive delays anticipated.
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #515, scheduled to arrive Geneva at 10:08 PM, remains stopped near Geneva due to a freight train striking a pedestrian. The duration of this delay is unknown. Extensive delays anticipated.
February 9, 2026 at 4:36 AM
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #515, scheduled to arrive Geneva at 10:08 PM, remains stopped near Geneva due to a freight train striking a pedestrian. The duration of this delay is unknown. Extensive delays anticipated.
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #518, scheduled to depart Elburn at 10:25 PM, will be delayed in departure due to freight train striking a pedestrian. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
February 9, 2026 at 4:33 AM
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #518, scheduled to depart Elburn at 10:25 PM, will be delayed in departure due to freight train striking a pedestrian. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #515, scheduled to arrive Geneva at 10:08 PM, is stopped near Geneva due to a freight train striking a pedestrian. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available
February 9, 2026 at 4:12 AM
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #515, scheduled to arrive Geneva at 10:08 PM, is stopped near Geneva due to a freight train striking a pedestrian. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available
🚆 Metra MD-W: train #2721 scheduled to arrive Elgin at 9:55 PM, may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule, due to positive train control issues. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
February 9, 2026 at 3:24 AM
🚆 Metra MD-W: train #2721 scheduled to arrive Elgin at 9:55 PM, may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule, due to positive train control issues. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
🚆 Metra MD-W: train #2721 scheduled to arrive Elgin at 9:55 PM, may be operating 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule, due to positive train control issues. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
February 9, 2026 at 3:09 AM
🚆 Metra MD-W: train #2721 scheduled to arrive Elgin at 9:55 PM, may be operating 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule, due to positive train control issues. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
🟦 Blue Line trains are running with residual delays following an earlier unauthorized person on the tracks near Harlem-cn. Service is resuming, allow extra time.
February 9, 2026 at 2:27 AM
🟦 Blue Line trains are running with residual delays following an earlier unauthorized person on the tracks near Harlem-cn. Service is resuming, allow extra time.
🟦 Blue Line trains are standing in both directions due to an unauthorized person on the tracks near the area of Harlem-cn .Crews working to restore service.
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 AM
🟦 Blue Line trains are standing in both directions due to an unauthorized person on the tracks near the area of Harlem-cn .Crews working to restore service.
🚆 Metra ME: train #827 scheduled to arrive University Park at 7:20 PM, may be operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule, due to signal problems. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
February 9, 2026 at 1:09 AM
🚆 Metra ME: train #827 scheduled to arrive University Park at 7:20 PM, may be operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule, due to signal problems. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
🚆 Metra ME: train #827, scheduled to arrive University Park at 7:20 PM, is stopped near 115th Street/Kensington due to signal problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
🚆 Metra ME: train #827, scheduled to arrive University Park at 7:20 PM, is stopped near 115th Street/Kensington due to signal problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
O'Hare-bound 🟦 Blue Line trains are standing at UIC-Halsted due to a door problem. Crews working to restore service.
February 8, 2026 at 9:51 PM
O'Hare-bound 🟦 Blue Line trains are standing at UIC-Halsted due to a door problem. Crews working to restore service.
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #507 scheduled to arrive Elburn at 04:08pm, is on the move and operating 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule, due to an earlier Amtrak experiencing mechanical problems. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
February 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
🚆 Metra UP-W: train #507 scheduled to arrive Elburn at 04:08pm, is on the move and operating 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule, due to an earlier Amtrak experiencing mechanical problems. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
Loop 'L' Line trains are running w/residual delays following an earlier track condition near Clark/Lake. Service is resuming, allow extra time.
February 8, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Loop 'L' Line trains are running w/residual delays following an earlier track condition near Clark/Lake. Service is resuming, allow extra time.
Loop-bound 🟫 Brown Line trains are standing near Merchandise Mart due to a track switching problem. Crews working to restore service.
February 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Loop-bound 🟫 Brown Line trains are standing near Merchandise Mart due to a track switching problem. Crews working to restore service.
🚍 92 Foster buses are temporarily rerouted via Foster, Broadway, Lawrence, Ashland and Foster due to, street blockage near Foster/Clark.
February 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM
🚍 92 Foster buses are temporarily rerouted via Foster, Broadway, Lawrence, Ashland and Foster due to, street blockage near Foster/Clark.
🟥 Red Line trains are running w/residual delays following an earlier mechanical problem at 95th. Service is resuming, allow extra time.
February 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
🟥 Red Line trains are running w/residual delays following an earlier mechanical problem at 95th. Service is resuming, allow extra time.
🚆 Metra UP-N: Train #808, scheduled to depart Waukegan at 8:30 AM, will not operate due to operational issues. Train #810, scheduled to depart Kenosha at 9:08 AM will accommodate passengers. Visit metratracker.com for train location.
February 8, 2026 at 12:33 PM
🚆 Metra UP-N: Train #808, scheduled to depart Waukegan at 8:30 AM, will not operate due to operational issues. Train #810, scheduled to depart Kenosha at 9:08 AM will accommodate passengers. Visit metratracker.com for train location.
🟥 Red Line trains are running with residual delays and congestion following an earlier police activity at 95th/Dan Ryan. Service is resuming, allow extra time.
February 8, 2026 at 11:09 AM
🟥 Red Line trains are running with residual delays and congestion following an earlier police activity at 95th/Dan Ryan. Service is resuming, allow extra time.
🟥 Red Line trains are standing due to police activity at 95th/Dan Ryan. Crews working to restore service.
February 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM
🟥 Red Line trains are standing due to police activity at 95th/Dan Ryan. Crews working to restore service.