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Metra BNSF Trains Resume After Route 59 Halt, Riders Face Extensive Morning Delays

Riders should expect residual disruptions, including cancellations and out-of-sequence service.

Overview

  • An operational incident just before 6 a.m. halted inbound movement near Route 59 on the BNSF line, according to Metra.
  • Metra said trains were moving again by 7:08 a.m., though significant delays persisted across the morning rush.
  • Train #1205 from Chicago (6:16 a.m.) and Train #1236 from Aurora (7:32 a.m.) were canceled.
  • Additional BNSF trips, including several departures from Downers Grove, faced delays attributed to mechanical problems.
  • Metra advised that some trains may be annulled or run out of sequence and directed riders to check metratracker.com for live updates.