Metra Electric trains are facing extensive delays Wednesday evening. Outbound trains are delayed, and inbound trains were temporarily stopped near 51st Street.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:15PM
Metra Electric trains are facing extensive delays Wednesday in both directions on the Chicago to Blue Island line due to wire issues, officials said.
CHICAGO (WLS) — Metra Electric trains are facing extensive delays Wednesday evening.
Metra reported there were wire issues.
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The electrical engineering department is working to repair the wires, Metra officials said.
Outbound trains are still delayed, and inbound trains were temporarily stopped near 51st Street and are now running with delays, Metra said.
No further information about when the issues would be resolved were immediately available.
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Metra Electric trains are facing extensive delays Wednesday evening. Outbound trains are delayed, and inbound trains were temporarily stopped near 51st Street.