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unofficial fan 🤖 publishing updates about the Chicago transit system. now including the el, cta bus, and metra for more details, visit https://www.transitchicago.com/alerts/ a project of @markchonofsky.com

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Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 44m

🟥 Red Line trains are standing in both directions due to an unauthorized person on the tracks near the area of Grand. Crews working to restore service.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 2h

🚍 Southbound #71 71st/South Shore buses are temporarily rerouted via 73rd, Exchange, Yates, 75th, Exchange, due to street blockage near 74th/Exchange.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 2h

🚆 Metra ME: train #342, scheduled to arrive Millennium Station at 9:12 PM, is back on the move and may be operating 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule due to a vehicle stuck on the tracks. Visit metratracker.com for the location of the train.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 3h

🚆 Metra ME: Inbound train #342, scheduled to arrive Millennium Station at 9:12 PM, is stopped near 79th Street/Cheltenham due to an obstruction on the tracks. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 5h

🟥 Red Line trains trains are running w/residual delays due to signal problems near 95th/Dan Ryan. Service is resuming, allow extra time.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 6h

🚆 Metra BNSF: train #1276, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 5:45 PM, will express from LaGrange Road to Chicago Union Station due to earlier freight train interference. Train #1282 will accommodate customers at intermediate stops.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 7h

🚆 Metra ME: Metra Electric train #131, scheduled to depart Millennium Station at 4:08pm, will not operate due to mechanical problems. Train #701 will accommodate passengers towards University Park.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 7h

🚆 Metra ME: Metra Electric train #131, scheduled to depart Millennium Station at 4:08pm, is delayed in departure due to mechanical problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 7h

🚍 #7, #126, #143, and #147 buses will be rerouted during the set-up and clean-up for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 9h

🚆 Metra ME: inbound and outbound trains may be operating up to 35 minutes behind schedule due to track construction. Please visit MetraTracker.com for the location of your train.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 9h

🚆 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. Updated 1:56PM

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 10h

🚆 Metra MD-N: inbound and outbound trains may be operating up to 25 minutes behind schedule due to track construction. Please visit MetraTracker.com for the location of your train.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 10h

🚆 Metra MD-N: train #2134 scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 1:28 PM, is on the move and may be operating 15 to 25 minutes behind schedule, due to track construction. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 11h

🚆 Metra ME: train #320 scheduled to arrive Millennium Station at 12:25 PM, may be operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule, due to track construction. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 11h

🚆 Metra: Metra amends the bike policyto address safety concernswith large, heavy e-bikes ande-scooters.Customers are now required to be able to carry their bikes and scooters on and off the train themselves without assistance. For more information click here.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 11h

🚆 Metra RI: train #411 scheduled to arrive Joliet at 12:00 PM, may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule, due to track construction. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 11h

🚆 Metra ME: train #318 scheduled to arrive Millennium Station at 11:25 AM, may be operating 25 to 30 minutes behind schedule, due to track construction. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 12h

🚆 Metra ME: inbound and outbound trains may be operating up to 30 minutes behind schedule due to track construction. Please visit MetraTracker.com for the location of your train. Updated at 11:46 AM

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 12h

🚆 Metra ME: inbound and outbound trains may be operating up to 20 minutes behind schedule due to track construction. Please visit MetraTracker.com for the location of your train.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 12h

🚆 Metra ME: train #318 scheduled to arrive Millennium Station at 11:25 AM, may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule, due to track construction. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 12h

🚆 Metra ME: train #318, scheduled to depart 93rd Street/South Chicago at 10:45 AM, will be delayed in departure due to track construction. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 13h

🚆 Metra UP-W: Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, October 11 through Sunday, October 12.Trains may incur delays enroute up to 15minutes behind schedule passing through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 13h

🚆 Metra ME: Outbound train #317 scheduled to arrive 93rd South Chicago at 10:34 AM , may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule, due to track construction and high ridership. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 14h

🚆 Metra UP-NW: train #632 scheduled to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 8:48 AM, may be operating 25 to 30 minutes behind schedule, due to mechanical problems. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

Chicago Transportation Alerts @ctaalerts.bsky.social · 14h

Forest Park-bound 🟦 Blue Line trains are standing at Irving Park due to a sick customer. Crews working to restore service.