Metra BNSF and Southwest Service Trains Delayed During Rush Hour; Train Blocking All Tracks Out Of Rail Yard Moved
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Metra commuters taking the BNSF and Southwest Service trains should expect "extensive delays" Friday evening, according to Metra officials.
A train was blocking all tracks out of the yard as of 4 p.m., a tweet by Metra stated. It was moved by 4:46 p.m., officials said in an update.
???? UPDATE, 5:02 p.m.: We're seeing minor delays for some trains, but on-time departures scheduled for train 1263 (5:11pm departure) and beyond.
— Metra BNSF (@metraBNSF) July 12, 2019
Metra BNSF wrote in a tweet that trains would be back on schedule after 5:11 p.m.
An incident in the yard is preventing movement of equipment for the p.m. rush hour. A train is blocking all tracks out of the yard. Extensive delays are expected. Riders are asked to take alternative transportation if possible.
— Metra BNSF (@metraBNSF) July 12, 2019
Riders were being asked to take alternative transportation if possible.
The overcrowding prevention plan has been implemented in the south concourse of Chicago Union Station. https://t.co/JZVNCDEZHy
— Metra BNSF (@metraBNSF) July 12, 2019
Metra began it's overcrowding prevention plan shortly after 4 p.m.
This is a developing story.