Metra is operating modified schedules because of “continued hazardous weather conditions” …
Metra System Wide Alert:
Due to the continued hazardous weather conditions, Metra riders are advised that we will be operating modified schedules on some of our lines for the evening rush. Specifically, the BNSF to Aurora and all three Union Pacific lines will be operating reduced schedules. BNSF and UP riders are strongly advised to check Metra’s website, listen to station announcements and check information boards at their departing stations.
At this time, Metra is planning to operate regular schedules on its other lines, with some exceptions as noted below. However, due to weather conditions, there may be cancelations and delays. All passengers are advised to continue to monitor Metra’s website and media outlets for service updates throughout the evening.
UPNW (Arlington Heights)
Annulments: Train Nos. 623, 627, 635, 637, 643, 651 & Inbound 650
Train No. 625 – Making all stops Chicago to Harvard
Train No. 633 – Departs 4:57pm – Making all stops Chicago to Barrington
Train No. 639 – Make an additional stop at Clybourn
Train No. 641 – Express to Cumberland making all stops to Harvard
MED — Metra Electric District
Metra Electric Train 733 will not operate this evening. Train 753 will accommodate these passengers and make all Flossmoor zone stops.
NCS — North Central Service
North Central Service Train 117 regularly scheduled to depart Chicago Union Station at 6:00 p.m. will depart at 6:30 p.m.
UPW – Union Pacific West Line
Annulments: Train Nos. 41, 43, 51,53, 55, 59, & 60
Train No. 45 – Making all stops Chicago to Elburn
Train No. 47 – Making all stops Lombard to Elburn
Train No. 49: Departs at 5:19pm – making all stops Chicago to Elburn
Train No. 61 – Making all stops Chicago to Elburn
UPN — Union Pacific North Line
Annulments: Train Nos. 331, 337, 345, 347, 349, 353 & inbound 346, 350, 354
Train No. 339 – Making all stops Chicago to Waukegan
Train No. 341 – Making all stops Chicago to Kenosha
Train No. 343 – Departs at 5:21pm – Making all stops Chicago to Kenosha
Train No. 351 – Making all stops to Waukegan
Train No. 355 – Making all stops to Kenosha
Possible safety issues?
Earlier in the day Metra reported several switch problems …
NCS Advisory – All Trains Experiencing Switch Problems near Western Avenue http://t.co/7onDHeRl6Y
— Metra (@Metra) January 6, 2014
MD-N Advisory – Inbound and Outbound Trains Halted Due to Switch Problems Near Western Avenue http://t.co/7onDHeRl6Y
— Metra (@Metra) January 6, 2014
UP-W Advisory – Inbound Train #10 and Outbound Train #13 Stopped Due To Switch Problems http://t.co/7onDHeRl6Y
— Metra (@Metra) January 6, 2014
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