Metra, SUV and South Side

1 dead, 3 hurt when Metra Electric train crashes into SUV in South Chicago overnight
A northbound equipment train struck the SUV on 87th Street near Baltimore Avenue at 12:30 a.m., according to Metra. Two occupants of the vehicle were taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn and another was taken to Trinity Hospital.
1 dead after Metra train hits car near River Grove, Illinois
One person was killed after a Metra train hit a car Tuesday morning near west suburban River Grove, causing extensive delays on two commuter lines. Metra said inbound and outbound trains on the North Central Service line were stopped after an inbound train hit a vehicle near the River Grove station around 7:45 a.
Metra Electric train hits SUV, killing 1 and injuring 3 on South Side
One person was killed and three others injured after a Metra Electric train hit an SUV in the South Chicago neighborhood Wednesday morning, Metra said.
1 killed, 3 injured after Metra train collides with vehicle
One person was killed and three others critically injured early Wednesday morning when a Metra train collided with a vehicle on Chicago’s South Side.
1 dead, 3 hospitalized after Metra train strikes vehicle in South Chicago
One person was killed and three hospitalized after a Metra train crashed into a vehicle early Wednesday morning in South Chicago. The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. where the Metra Electric line crosses 87th Street in South Chicago,
1 killed, 3 injured when Metra train hits SUV in South Chicago
A northbound Metra Electric line train hit an SUV around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at the crossing near 87th and Baltimore.
1 killed, 3 hurt after South Side Metra train crashes into SUV
The SUV was left mangled with heavy damage to the front passenger side after the crash at about 12:30 a.m. at 87th and Baltimore Avenue. Metra said one person died at the scene and three other people were taken to the hospital.
Metra train delayed after pedestrian struck at Berwyn stop
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Union Pacific transferring commuter rail service to Metra
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Union Pacific, Metra continue transfer of commuter rail services as financial negotiations remain ongoing
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Metra train strikes vehicle near Melrose Park, leading to closures
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