Pedestrian struck by Metra MD-W train in Elgin near Big Timber Road
CHICAGO (CBS)-- A pedestrian was hit by a Metra MD-W train in Elgin near Big Timber Road Wednesday morning.
Metra Alert MD-W - All Inbound Trains scheduled to depart Big Timber Rd, will originate at Elgin until further notice due to a pedestrian struck by train #2204. Big Timber passengers can board a Pace bus to Elgin.
— Metra MD-W (@metraMDW) September 7, 2022
Service out of the Big Timber station has resumed.
Metra said "the train involved was the equipment that was being brought to Big Timber to begin its inbound run as train 2204."