Flames Erupt from Metra Train, Causing Delays
Flames Erupt from Metra Train, Causing Delays Recently, Union Pacific West (UPW) train #45, scheduled to arrive in La Fox at 5:50 p.m., was halted near West Chicago due to…
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Metra Changes Coming Soon
West Chicago has historically been a railroad town. We’re a community built up around the rail industry, and many changes have been seen over the years. But wait, there are…
40 Migrants Arrive in West Chicago By Bus: Dropped Off At Metra Commuter Station
With the constant influx of migrants at our southern border, many states such as Arizona and Texas have begun transporting migrants to migrant-friendly states and cities such as Illinois and…
Metra Train Delay Disrupts Morning Commute on West Chicago Route of Union Pacific West Line
This morning, commuters traveling between Elburn and Chicago (including those in West Chicago) on the west train line experienced significant delays as a metro train encountered unexpected issues during the…
Union Pacific Railroad Infrastructure Maintenance
On Sunday, September 24th, Union Pacific Railroad workers were engaged in routine maintenance at Wood and Washington Streets in West Chicago. According to railroad spokeswoman, Robynn Tysver, they are continuously…