28-05-2025
Metra NCS trains delayed after derailment near Antioch, Illinois
Metra said one of its North Central Service trains derailed near Antioch, Illinois, causing rippling delays in the afternoon commute.
In a service alert, the transit agency said train #116, which was scheduled to leave Antioch at 3:38 p.m., is not operating due to a derailment near Antioch.
The #115 and #117 trains scheduled to depart Chicago at 5:35 p.m. and 6 p.m. respectively will operate as a combined train and leave Chicago at 6 p.m. on train #117's schedule, Metra said.
Metra did not offer any immediate details about the derailment or how serious it may be. Officials have also not yet commented on whether there were any injuries.
