Overview

• Metra suspended all outbound Union Pacific North trains and several inbound services early Monday morning for emergency track repairs.
• Repair crews are focused on damage at mile post 11 near Evanston Main Station, disrupting service between Ogilvie Transportation Center and Kenosha.
• Initial alerts set restoration by 10 a.m., but Metra officials warn repairs may extend the suspension until 11 a.m.
• Outbound riders should transfer at Union Station to the Milwaukee North line toward Fox Lake, while select inbound trains remain available for boarding.
• The disruption underscores Metra’s broader financial strain, as the agency navigates a reported $770 million budget shortfall and potential fare hikes and service cuts.