Some Metra trains in and out of Chicago are canceled or delayed after an Amtrak train on Sunday heading from Chicago to the Pacific Northwest derailed, Metra authorities say.
Some Metra trains in and out of Chicago are canceled or delayed after an Amtrak train on Sunday heading from Chicago to the Pacific Northwest derailed,According to Metra, Milwaukee West, Milwaukee North and North Central Service trains"may incur delays and operational changes" Morning morning"due to an Amtrak train derailment that took place Sunday afternoon," a Facebook post from Metra read.
"At this time, it is anticipated that some trains will not operate," the post continued."Passengers should head out earlier than normal when traveling until this issue is resolved." Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyThe Amtrak derailment occurred at 3:10 p.m. Sunday, officials say, as train 7/27 was embarking on a trip from Chicago to Seattle and Portland.
"Upon the slow-speed departure from Chicago, some of the wheels on two cars of the train lost contact with the track," Amtrak says.
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