Metra, Amtrak trains delayed at Union Station due to switch failure; Thursday morning commute to be affected as well

Metra and Amtrak trains dealt with major backups Wednesday evening and the backups are expected to affect Thursday morning's ...

Amtrak derailment blocks platforms at Union Station

A minor Amtrak derailment blocked some platforms at Chicago's Union Station early Monday morning.

Amtrak ‘weather-related' cancellations extended

Amtrak has extended cancellations on a number of Midwestern routes for several days following a week of well-publicized ice ...
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Minor Amtrak derailment at Chicago Union Station leads to Metra delays

A minor Amtrak derailment Sunday night is continuing to lead to delays for some Metra service into and out of Chicago Union ...

Metra lines delayed at Union Station due to Amtrak switch problems, will also impact morning commute

Metra trains were delayed in and out of Chicago's Union Station due to Amtrak switch problems Wednesday evening, and it will ...
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Amtrak Derailment Triggers Morning Mayhem at Union Station

A minor Amtrak derailment early Monday morning blocked several platforms at Chicago's Union Station, tangling the morning ...
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Metra, Amtrak trains impacted by Chicago Union Station signal problems

CHICAGO (WLS) -- No Metra or Amtrak trains were able to enter or exit Chicago Union Station for a brief time Thursday morning due to signal problems. Amtrak officials said their signal system ...

Metra apologizes after second day of rush hour train delays lead to overcrowding

Large crowds of commuters trying to get home amid brutally cold weather in Chicago crowded Union Station after a second day ...
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Amtrak Cardinal - Amtrak Viewliner roomette

Traveling by train offers a unique experience, as showcased in this video documenting a journey in an Amtrak Roomette on the Mighty Cardinal from Washington, DC to Chicago. Highlights include: - ...