Commuters on the Metra faced significant delays Friday morning after a pedestrian was struck, and killed by a train on the city's North Side. The collision occurred just after 6 a.m. near Clybourn station involving outbound train #305, causing all inbound and outbound train movement to cease temporarily on the Union Pacific North (UP-N) line. Metra confirmed the fatality and announced that trains have resumed as normal since 8:40 a.m. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that few details were available but noted that the person was said to be trespassing.
As the investigation continued, there were scant details regarding the identity of the individual, who was struck between Melrose and School streets. Information provided by a Metra spokesperson, and posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, was cited by WGN-TV, stating that inbound and outbound trains were expected to experience extensive delays due to the incident.
The impact of the incident on Friday morning's commute was palpable, with disruptions rippling through the schedules of many travelers. Metra has not yet released further details about the accident, or the victim's identity, who remains unknown. Commuters and local residents can expect more information as the investigation unfolds and can look for updates on Metra's official website.
Those affected by the pause in service turned to alternative routes, as Metra workers and emergency personnel addressed the situation. This is a developing story, and additional details will be shared as they become available.