Metra SWS service resumes day after freight train derailment

Metra’s Southwest Service Line resumed Thursday morning following a freight train derailment that shut down rail traffic near ...

Metra Southwest Service expected to resume Thursday after freight train derails near Chicago Ridge

There were no reports of injuries or hazardous material spills in the derailment which happened around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday ...

Metra service suspended, roads closed in southwest suburbs after train derailment

Metra trains in the south suburbs were suspended and some roads were closed Wednesday morning after a freight train ...
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Freight derailment halts Metra's SouthWest Service

CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. — Metra has halted operations on its SouthWest Service today (Feb. 11, 2026) following a freight ...

Cleanup could take days in South Suburban freight train derailment; Metra service to resume Thursday

A freight train derailment impacted Metra services and caused road closures in the south suburbs on Wednesday.

Chicago Ridge freight train derailment puts Metra SWS line out of service for days

It could take several days for a Chicago Ridge freight train derailment to get cleaned up and for Metra to start running trains on the Southwest Service line again.
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Metra Anticipates inbound delays for SWS, BNSF, HC lines for Thursday morning rush due to Amtrak switch issue

Metra is giving a heads-up to passengers for Thursday morning's commute, saying they anticipate delays of up to 30 minutes on Southwest Service, Heritage Corridor, and BNSF inbound trains during the ...