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Metra BNSF trains delayed

Pedestrian fatally struck by Metra train near Brookfield; major delays expected

According to a Metra social media post, BNSF train #1276 was traveling inbound from the western suburbs to Union Station when the incident occurred around 5:20 p.m. near Prairie Avenue and Burlington Avenue.

Chicago Tribune · 1d

Metra BNSF trains delayed after pedestrian fatally struck by inbound train

A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday evening by an inbound Metra BNSF train at a Brookfield intersection near a suburban station, officials said.

Yahoo · 1d

Pedestrian struck, killed by Metra train in Brookfield: officials

A 41-year-old man was who struck and killed by a Metra BNSF train in Brookfield has been identified, officials said. His death was ruled an accident.

CBS Chicago on MSN15d

Brawl breaks out on Metra UP-North train near Wilmette

A brawl broke out on a Metra Union Pacific-North train Thursday night near Wilmette after Windy City Smokeout came to an abrupt end due to weather.

Metra trains on the move again after truck crashes into bridge on North Side

A truck crashed into a bridge early Friday near Elston and North avenues, causing delays to the Union Pacific North and ...

2don MSN

Commuters face extensive delays on 2 Metra lines after car crashes into bridge

Commuters faced extensive delays during rush hour on Friday morning after a car struck a bridge on the city’s Northwest Side, ...

Daily Herald20d

Geneva, Metra team for rail safety event July 9 - Daily Herald

The Geneva Police Department, Metra and Operation Lifesaver will hold a passenger safety blitz from 3 to 7 p.m. July 9, at the train station, 328 Crescent Place. They will discuss safe practices ...

ABC 7 Chicago10y

Under-protected, deadly train crossings in Chicago area

Pew, who investigates rail accidents across the state, says train crossings on private land are also a concern. They are often unmarked and not required to have safety warnings.

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