Metra trains on the BNSF Line were halted in Chicago's western suburbs Tuesday morning after a train hit a pedestrian.

The racial disparity has raised some eyebrows, including those of State Rep. Kam Buckner, a Democrat who sponsored the legislation that allowed the transit systems to start suspending riders.

Metra said one of its North Central Service trains derailed near Antioch, Illinois, causing rippling delays in the afternoon commute. In a service alert, the transit agency said train #116, which was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO — For months, Illinois transit leaders warned of a doomsday scenario that would hobble the region’s mass transit systems.

AURORA, IL — Metra service was restored along the BNSF line around 8 a.m. after a freight train derailment in Aurora caused "extensive delays," officials said. "Inbound and outbound train service is ...

Commuter service for thousands of Union Pacific riders is in jeopardy amid an impasse with the freight railroad over track usage, Metra leaders warned on Friday. Metra filed separate actions with the ...