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Metra Trains Delayed Due to Signal Problems

West Line trains are running more than a half-hour behind schedule, Metra reports.

By Rick Nagel, Geneva Patch

Metra trains on the Union Pacific West Line are running behind scedule Wednesday, May 15, 2013, according to the Metra website.

The outbound #45 train, which is scheduled to arrive at 5:47 p.m. is 28 to 35 minutes behind schedule "due to earlier signal problems at Lake Street," Metra said.

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Train #41, scheduled to depart Chicago at 4:11 p.m. and arrive Elburn at 5:35 p.m., is on the move operating 36-41 minutes behind schedule due to signal problems at Lake street. 

"Signal problems have been corrected but trains traveling to Elburn and Chicago may still experience delays of up to 30-60 minutes. Metra apologizes for any inconvenience that this may have caused. We will continue to keep you informed as the rush hour progresses," a Metra post said.

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Vist Metra's Service Update page for the most recent information.


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