TINLEY PARK — A freight rain derailment early Wednesday morning in Chicago Ridge has blocked roadways and cut Metra commuter train service in the south suburbs.

Metra police are investigating the death of a man who was struck by an outbound Metra train near the Westmont stop early Tuesday morning. The collision occurred at about 7:15 a.m., according to Metra ...

Westmont, IL (February 17, 2026) — A pedestrian was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a Metra train in Chicago’s western suburbs. The incident occurred just before 7:30 a.m. along the BNSF ...

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A Metra Electric train pulls into Homewood, Illinois, as part of its regular commuter service. The stop highlights the precision required to keep schedules consistent. Electric multiple-unit trains ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Metra Southwest Service has resumed after a freight train derailed in Chicago Ridge early Wednesday morning. US strikes in Iran ...

CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- A freight train derailment impacted Metra services and caused multiple road closures in the south suburbs on Wednesday. Morning commuters' travel plans were thrown off ...

Metra Southwest Service has resumed after a freight train derailed in Chicago Ridge early Wednesday morning. The derailment took place near Ridgeland Avenue and Central Avenue around 4:30 a.m, and ...

Metra’s Southwest Service Line resumed Wednesday morning after a freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge. The 10-car derailment caused no injuries or spills but damaged tracks and signals. Crews ...