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Train Derailment In Bellwood Causes Metra Delays
A freight train derailment Sunday is causing delays for Metra Union Pacific trains in west suburban Bellwood.
CTA Makes Repairs That Caused Delay On Blue Line
Trains on the CTA’s Blue Line are experiencing delays early Tuesday because of a “track condition” near the Harlem station.
‘Major Delays’ For CTA Trains On Several Lines
L trains traveling to and from the Loop were experiencing “major” delays Wednesday morning due to signal problems, according to an alert from the Chicago Transit Authority.
Extra-Alarm Warehouse Fire Struck Out
Service on the CTA’s Pink Line has been suspended between the 54th/Cermak and Polk stations because of the fire, which is near CTA property between California and Western avenues.
CTA’s Loop Problems May Not Be Entirely Fixed Until Saturday
Problems with switches at one of the busiest rail junctions on the CTA’s rapid transit system made a mess out of the homebound commute Friday evening and could mean delays until at least Saturday afternoon on lines that use the Loop L tracks.
CTA Blue Line Delays Due To Track Issue Near Rosemont
Blue Line service is experiencing major delays due to a “track condition” near Rosemont.
Person Hit, Killed By Metra Train
The person was fatally hit near the Irving Park station in the 3900 block of North Avondale Avenue, according to Fire Media Affairs.
Warm Weather Delays Opening Of Chicago Ice Rinks
This week’s unseasonably warm weather may be perfect for Thanksgiving Day football games, but it’s a little too warm for Chicago’s outdoor ice skating rinks.
Fog Causes Delays For Thanksgiving Travel
A dense fog blanketing Chicago is affecting Thanksgiving travel plans on Wednesday.
Computer Problems Cause Havoc For United Airlines Passengers
A major computer outage at United Airlines delayed flights for thousands of travelers across the globe on Thursday, the third time this year a computer problem has hit the world’s largest airline.
Major Delays On South Shore Line
A power failure on the South Shore line in Northwest Indiana is causing a major headache for commuters this morning.
After Power Outage, Midway Delays To Spill Into Weekend
A power outage on Midway’s airfield grounded dozens of flights and hundreds of passengers. The outage lasted for four hours, and CBS 2 learned the delays will be spilling into the weekend.
Red, Blue Line Delays Expected This Week
Late night Red and Blue Line riders should allow extra travel time this week as construction is expected to cause minor delays.
Red Line Trains Delayed Due To Report Of Smoke
Red Line trains are experiencing residual delays after service was temporarily stopped due to a report of smoke near the Clark and Division stop, according to the CTA.
Amtrak: Freight Trains Delay 99 Percent Of Chicago-To-New Orleans Runs
Amtrak has filed an official complaint against Canadian National railway for regular delays on the route from Chicago to New Orleans.
Red, Brown And Purple Line Trains Delayed Due To Track Walker
At the height of the morning rush Thursday, someone saw fit to walk around on the busy Red-Brown-Purple Line ‘L’ tracks near Fullerton Avenue and slow down the commute for everybody.
Metra Apologizes For Monday’s Union Station Delays
Metra is apologizing to riders a day after signal problems forced Union Station commuters to experience lengthy delays, crowded conditions and communication issues.
Switching Problems Cause Metra Delays At Union Station
Metra trains were delayed up to 45 minutes Monday night because of a switching problem near a Downtown station.
Delays On Metra North Central Line After Car Hits Train
A Metra North Central line train was hit by a car this morning near Steeger Road west of Rand Road.
Crowds Swarm At O’Hare For Thanksgiving Holiday
Gas prices and airfares are higher this year than last, but cost isn’t keeping people home for the holidays.
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