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All trains in both directions on Metra’s busy BNSF line from the western suburbs to Union Station were stopped Thursday morning after a vehicle struck a bridge, with “extensive” delays anticipated, ...

Delays are expected on Metra's busy BNSF line Thursday morning after a vehicle struck a bridge, leading to all trains halted briefly during the morning rush hour. NBC 5 Traffic Reporter Kye Martin ...

The Aurora City Council has voted to increase parking prices at the city’s two Metra stations for the first time in 10 years. Prices are set to go up from $2 per day or $42 for a monthly pass to $3 ...

Metra commuter rail service will run for another ten years on host freight railroad BNSF’s Chicago-Aurora line, following the successful renegotiation of terms for a new contract, the railroads ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Metra plans to add a new safety system to its BNSF line this summer. The commuter railway is also considering raising fares amid declining ridership and less state funding. The new ...

Metra reported BNSF trains are operating with major delays Wednesday morning due to a vehicle striking a bridge. Officials said inbound and outbound trains on the BNSF line will be operating at ...

Several BNSF Metra line trains scheduled to run on Christmas Eve were canceled mid-day due to an "operational incident," Metra announced. A staffing shortage resulted in the need to cancel some ...