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Metra Train Hits Snow Plow Near Bartlett, Critically Injuring Driver and Delaying MD‑W Service

Service resumed around 10 a.m., with significant delays for riders.

Overview

  • Outbound Milwaukee District West train 2205 struck a small private snow plow near the Bartlett station Monday morning around 8:30 a.m.
  • The plow’s sole occupant was transported to Saint Alexius Hospital in critical condition, according to Bartlett fire officials.
  • Metra reported no injuries among passengers on the train.
  • Train traffic was halted in both directions immediately after the collision, with inbound movement resuming after roughly 30 minutes.
  • Service on the line was restored by about 10 a.m., though extensive delays persist and riders are directed to metra.com for updates.