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๐Ÿš† Metra BNSF: train #1293, scheduled to depart Chicago Union Station at 11:33 PM, will not operate due to earlier mechanical problems. Train #1295, scheduled to depart Chicago Union Station at 12:33 AM will accommodate passengers.

07.03.2026 05:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra BNSF: train #1300, scheduled to depart Aurora at 10:05 PM, will not operate due to mechanical problems. Train #1302, scheduled to depart Aurora at 11:05 PM will accommodate passengers.

07.03.2026 05:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra MD-N: train #2160 scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 12:17 AM, may be operating 40 to 50 minutes behind schedule, due to earlier mechanical problems. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

07.03.2026 05:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra MD-N: train #2160, scheduled to depart Fox Lake at 10:30 PM, will be delayed in departure due to earlier mechanical problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

07.03.2026 05:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra UP-W: train # 69, scheduled to arrive Elburn at 11:08 PM, is on the move and may be operating 50 to 55 minutes behind schedule due to police activity. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

07.03.2026 05:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra BNSF: train #1300, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 11:20 PM, is stopped near Main Street/Downers Grove due to mechanical problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

07.03.2026 05:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra UP-W: train # 69, scheduled to arrive Elburn at 11:08 PM, remains stopped near Berkeley. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

07.03.2026 05:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra MD-N: train #2151, scheduled to arrive Fox Lake at 9:15 PM, may be operating with an extensive delay due to earlier mechanical problems. Visit MetraTracker.com for the location of your train.

07.03.2026 04:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra MD-N: train #2153 scheduled to arrive Fox Lake at 10:15 PM, may be operating 30 to 40 minutes behind schedule, due to earlier mechanical problems. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

07.03.2026 04:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra UP-W: train # 69, scheduled to arrive Elburn at 11:08 PM, is stopped near Berkeley. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

07.03.2026 04:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra MD-N: train #2151, scheduled to arrive Fox Lake at 9:15 PM, is stopped near Round Lake due to earlier mechanical problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

07.03.2026 04:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸŸฅ Red Line subway trains will be rerouted to the elevated tracks between Cermak-Chinatown and Fullerton in both directions.

07.03.2026 04:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra MD-N: train #2151 scheduled to arrive Fox Lake at 9:15 PM, may be operating 40 to 45 minutes behind schedule, due to earlier mechanical problems. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

07.03.2026 03:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra MD-N: train #2157 scheduled to depart Chicago Union Station at 11:00PM will not operate due to mechanical problems. Train #2159 will be the next train to depart Chicago Union Station at 12:32AM.

07.03.2026 03:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸŸฆ Blue Line trains are running with residual delays following earlier police activity at Cicero (Congress). Service is resuming, allow extra time.

07.03.2026 03:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra MD-N: train #2151, scheduled to arrive Fox Lake at 9:15 PM, is stopped near Grayslake due to earlier mechanical problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

07.03.2026 03:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸŸฆ Blue Line trains are standing due to police activity at Cicero (Congress). Crews working to restore service.

07.03.2026 03:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra MD-N: train #2158, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 10:24 PM, is stopped near Long Lake due to mechanical problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

07.03.2026 03:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra SWS: train #824 scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 7:20 PM, may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule, due to earlier freight train interference. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

07.03.2026 01:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra BNSF: train #1283, scheduled to depart Aurora at 6:50 PM, will not operate due to a crew shortage. Train #1285, scheduled to depart Aurora at 7:33 PM will accommodate passengers.

07.03.2026 01:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra MD-W: train #2239 scheduled to arrive Big Timber Road/Elgin at 7:13 PM, may be operating 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

07.03.2026 00:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra BNSF: train #1283, scheduled to depart Chicago Union Station at 6:50 PM, will be delayed in departure due to a crew shortage. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

07.03.2026 00:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš† Metra MD-W: train #2239 scheduled to arrive Big Timber Road/Elgin at 7:13 PM, may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.

07.03.2026 00:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Howard-bound ๐ŸŸฅ Red and Kimball-bound ๐ŸŸซ Brown Line trains are running w/residual delays following earlier signal problems at Belmont. Service is resuming.

07.03.2026 00:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Service on the ๐ŸŸฅ Red Line has resumed and trains are running normally following earlier signal problems at 95th.

07.03.2026 00:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸŸฆ Blue Line trains are running w/residual delays following earlier police activity at Irving Park. Service is resuming, allow extra time.

07.03.2026 00:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

63rd-bound ๐ŸŸฉ Green and Loop 'L' Line trains are running w/residual delays following earlier police activity Cermak-McCormick Place. Service is resuming.

06.03.2026 23:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

63rd-bound ๐ŸŸฉ Green Line trains are standing at Cermak-McCormick Place due to police activity. Crews working to restore service.

06.03.2026 23:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸŸฅ Red Line trains are running w/residual delays and congestion following earlier signal problems at 95th. Service is resuming, allow extra time.

06.03.2026 23:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš 29 State buses are temporarily rerouted via State, Marquette, King Drive,63rd and State over normal route, due to: a street blockage near State/64th.

06.03.2026 23:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0