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The article What Happened Before La Grange Train Crash appeared first on La Grange Patch. LA GRANGE, IL – A truck driver ...
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 ...
While crews worked to repair the broken rail, BNSF trains used a single track between Fairview Avenue and LaGrange, according to a Metra spokesperson. A cold weather advisory was in effect until ...
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.
Metra is struggling with overcrowding and air conditioning breakdowns on the BNSF Railway, more than a month after major schedule changes to the commuter railroad’s busiest line.“I’ve heard ...
A decision over railroad giant BNSF's controversial proposal for a massive railyard will likely wait until November, after ...
Speculation follows reports of Union Pacific's pursuit to acquire Norfolk Southern, suggesting wider industry consolidation.