Metra’s Southwest Service Line resumed Thursday morning following a freight train derailment that shut down rail traffic near Chicago Ridge for much of the previous day.

CHICAGO (CBS) – Inbound and outbound Metra SWS trains are operating with an extensive delay after a freight train struck a car in the Back of the Yards neighborhood Wednesday morning. The crash ...

CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. — Metra has halted operations on its SouthWest Service today (Feb. 11, 2026) following a freight derailment near its Chicago Ridge station. No injuries have been reported, and ...

A freight train derailment impacted Metra services and caused road closures in the south suburbs on Wednesday.

Metra says freight partners have reported tracks will be open for the Thursday morning rush hour, but commuters should anticipate delays.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A freight train derailed Friday afternoon in the city's Bridgeport neighborhood, according to Metra officials. The Norfolk Southern train experienced a minor derailment near 400 West ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. HOMETOWN, Ill. — A driver is injured after a ...

Metra is giving a heads-up to passengers for Thursday morning's commute, saying they anticipate delays of up to 30 minutes on Southwest Service, Heritage Corridor, and BNSF inbound trains during the ...