A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra train Friday near Brookfield, officials said. BNSF train service was impacted.

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The accident caused a major headache for commuters who use BNSF, which is Metra's busiest line. BNSF trains between Aurora and Union Station were delayed up to 2 ½ hours during the morning rush.

BNSF Metra Train 1242 struck a moving semitrailer around 8 a.m. at Prospect Avenue when the truck driver became stuck, on the tracks while the gates were down, behind another vehicle, Metra ...

Metra BNSF trains expected to be on time after frozen switches, broken rail About 6:25 a.m., trains in both directions began to be delayed because of frozen switches near Cicero Avenue and ...

Some BNSF trains have been so crowded during the morning rush this week, Metra issued a letter of apology, and decided to add extra cars to a half dozen trains beginning Wednesday morning.

Despite January’s cold and snow, Metra says it barely missed its goal for on-time performance. But that number obscures a dismal effort on its busiest line, the BNSF.That line, which is operated ...

A decision over railroad giant BNSF's controversial proposal for a massive railyard will likely wait until November, after ...