Overview
- Metra says a Thursday afternoon fire at the University Park substation has forced the closure of the University Park terminal.
- All Metra Electric Line trains are originating and terminating at Matteson on Friday, with some morning rush trips annulled.
- Riders should expect slower operations in the affected area because some grade-crossing gates are inoperable.
- No injuries were reported in connection with the substation fire.
- The disruption follows a separate Wednesday derailment near Union Station that briefly shut multiple lines, with the train moving slowly and remaining upright during an orderly evacuation.