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 ...
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STB turns down Metra request to set terms for operation on UP lines

The Surface Transportation Board has turned down Metra’s request for the board to set conditions and compensation for Metra use of three Union Pacific routes in the Chicago area, calling the move ...