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Providing service to and from downtown Chicago with 243 stations over 11 routes totaling nearly 500 route miles. Monitored M-F 7am-6pm. Emergency: 312-322-2800
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This is a photo of the scene at 96th Street on the Beverly Branch. Both main tracks are blocked and the downed power lines are active. Once power is cutoff, Metra's Engineering Department will clear the tree and assess the tracks.
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A semi-truck carrying milk struck the bridge at 57th Street near La Salle Street in Chicago. There is a large amount of spilled milk in the area because of the collision. No crying over the spilled milk! Metra crews are in route to the location.
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Metra anticipates operating a normal schedule on the Rock Island Line tomorrow, Aug 29. Trains may experience up to 15min delays due to the earlier derailment. Please listen to platform announcements and visit for schedule information.
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Due to ongoing track repairs from Monday's derailment, inbound and outbound trains may be operating 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule for the evening rush. Please listen to platform announcements for train locations.
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⚠️ REMINDER: the RID Line will begin operating an alternate weekday schedule Monday, March 23, to adjust for the reduced number of riders due to the coronavirus pandemic. Find the alternate schedule for RID Line here:
MORE:
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The CTA elevator located at the LaSalle Street station will be out of service. During this time, please utilize the stairs, escalators, and the elevator located on Financial Street.
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Metra anticipates operating a normal schedule tomorrow. Trains may incur up to 15 minute delays due to the earlier derailment. Please listen to platform announcements and visit for schedule information.
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Metra anticipates operating a normal schedule. Trains may incur up to 15 minute delays due to Monday's derailment. Please listen to platform announcements and visit for schedule information.
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Train 106 scheduled to arrive Chicago at 9:57 a.m., is operating 15 to 20 minutes delayed due to High Ridership.
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Train 106 scheduled to arrive Chicago at 9:40 a.m., is operating 15 to 20 minutes delayed due to high ridership.
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Rock Island Inbound train 314 due into Chicago at 2:36 p.m., is currently stopped near Brainerd due to striking a vehicle. The extent of this delay is unknown, Metra will update you as information becomes available.
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Issues purchasing Metra tickets in the Ventra app are ongoing. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience as we work with our vendor to resolve the issue. If you experience trouble purchasing a Metra mobile ticket, Metra conductors will accommodate you.
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Metra Alert RI - Inbound and outbound train movement halted near Oak Forest, Vehicle struck the train
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Due to a freight train derailment Rock Island mainline trains will operate down the Beverly branch and will make its normal scheduled stops. Metra will provide more information when its available.
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Train # 314, scheduled to depart Blue Island/Vermont Street at 1:06 PM, is on the move and operating 28 to 33 minutes behind schedule due to train 113 striking a vehicle. Metra will provide updates once this train begins to move.
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Inbound and Outbound train movement may incur an extensive delay due to positive train control system outage. Metra will update this information as it becomes available.
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Metra Alert RI - Inbound Trains Halted Near Midlothian, Pedestrian Struck By a Train
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🚨 Last Rock Island train out departs LaSalle Street Station at 11:45 p.m.
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RID inbound and outbound trains are stopped near 35th street due signal problems. Duration of the delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as they become available.
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🚨 A new pilot schedule takes effect today, July 19, on the Rock Island Line. Find the schedule here:
Or use our schedule finder:
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Train 114 scheduled to arrive Chicago at 1:25 p.m. will be a delayed departure due to earlier police activity. Delay times are unknown at this time. Metra will update with any information
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The CTA elevator located by the platform at the LaSalle Street is back in service.
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ATTENTION METRA COMMUTERS! DUE TO SWTICH PROBLMS NEAR NEW LENOX METRA WILL NOT BE OPERATING ANY FURTHER INBOUND TRAINS TO CHICAGO. METRA ENCOURAGES COMMUTERS TO SEEK ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS INCONVENIENCE.
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An extra inbound train will be making all stops from Hickory Creek to LaSalle Street station due to earlier pedestrian incident. The estimated time of departure from Hickory Creek will be 11 AM. Updates will be provided once this train is on the move.
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Inbound and Outbound train movement has been restored. Trains may incur an extensive delay due to positive train control system outage. Please continue to monitor the website for additional information.
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Metra has scheduled an informational session at LaSalle Street Station to pass out information about the fare changes and answer questions from riders. Staff will be available today at the station from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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🚨 REMINDER: Starting today, Feb 8, the west tunnel at Lasalle St Station will not be accessible for approximately three (3) days due to maintenance work. Customers can use the east tunnel exit or the stairs/elevator on Financial St/Ida B Wells Dr on the west side of the station.
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RID train 422, scheduled to arrive LaSalle Street Station at 1:40 PM, is stopped near Blue Island due to track construction and mechanical problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will update you as information becomes available.
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The Ventra app is currently down. Technical support is working to resolve the issue. Updated information will be provided once the issue has been resolved.
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REMINDER: The new Rock Island schedule goes into effect on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. The new schedule includes changes necessary for the Positive Train Control (PTC) safety system. Learn more here:
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The Ventra app is not functioning as intended, and customers trying to make purchases and even possibly launching tickets may have issues. We are working with our vendor to restore functionality.
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We would like to take a moment to thank you for riding with us, celebrating with us, and sharing with us. It was a great day!
#CubsParade
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RI train 517 scheduled to arrive Joliet at 1:15 AM has not departed due to late arrival of equipment due to earlier mechanical failure. We will notify you once this train is back on the move. Thank you for your patience.
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This Friday, Dec. 7, Metra's Rock Island Line will operate on a slightly adjusted schedule to perform a test for the upcoming PTC schedule change in January. Review the changes here:
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Metra Alert - Given Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s announcement, starting immediately, masks will be welcome but not required while traveling on Metra.
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Metra Alert RI - Rock Island mainline outbound trains may be operating upwards of 10 minutes behind schedule, derailment in train yard
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Train 420 scheduled to arrive Chicago at 12:55 p.m., is operating 15 to 20 minutes delayed due to track construction.
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Rock Island Inbound train number 632 scheduled to arrive Chicago at 6:19 PM has not yet departed Blue Island due to Mechanical Problems. Metra will notify commuters when this train is moving.
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RID train 426, scheduled to arrive LaSalle Street Station at 3:40 PM, is stopped near 35th due to Switch Problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will update you as information becomes available.
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Starting tomorrow, Aug. 3, 2020, an updated alternate schedule on the Rock Island line will be in effect. These changes include added express trains and adjusted departure times. Schedule:
Read more here:
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The CTA elevator located by the platform at the LaSalle Street station is out of service. During this time, please utilize the stairs, escalators, and the elevator located on Financial Street.
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Metra Alert RI - Please stand behind the yellow line and remain visible to the Engineer as this train approaches your station.
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Due to ongoing switch problems, inbound and outbound trains remain halted near 35th street. Extensive delays are anticipated. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
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🚧 Tinley Park-Oak Park Ave Riders: Beginning Wednesday, April 29, through the end of May, the inbound and outbound platforms west of the crosswalk will be out of service for rehabilitation. Please use the in-service portion of the platforms and use caution near the work zones.
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⚠️ NOTICE: The escalators on the east side of LaSalle Street Station are out of service until further notice. Customers can utilize the stairs, an escalator on the west side of the building or the elevator on Congress Avenue.
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Due to a derailment earlier today, there will be limited outbound service on the Rock Island Line for the evening rush. Inbound service will be suspended until further notice after Train 426, which departs Joliet at 2:30 p.m.
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Rock Island district Outbound train 233 due to arrive Joliet at 11:56 PM is now on the move and may be operating 19 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to police activity. Updated at 11:00 PM
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Rock Island inbound 518 scheduled to arrive Chicago at 11:56 PM is stopped near New Lenox due to striking a pedestrian. Delay times are unknown
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Rock Island Outbound train 329 due into Blue Island at 9:11 p.m. has not yet departed LaSalle Station. Metra will update you as information becomes available.
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The Rock Island Line schedule is changing! The new schedule will take effect on Monday, January 28, 2019. This new schedule includes Train 400, arriving at LaSalle at 5:38 a.m. and outbound Train 423 departing from LaSalle Street at 7:05 p.m.
Read more:
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Please be advised that the RID (Fair Transit South Cook Pilot) tickets will also be accepted on the SWS and HC today.
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Metra Alert RI - Inbound and outbound train movement halted near Tinley Park, police activity
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Train 110 scheduled to arrive Chicago at 11:40 a.m., is operating 15 to 20 minutes delayed due to High Ridership.
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