1 fatally struck by Metra UP-North train in Evanston

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team, WLS
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 6:48PM

1 fatally struck by Metra train in Evanston
Evanston's fire chief said a person was killed after being struck by a Metra Union-Pacific North Line at the Davis Street Station Monday night.

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A person was killed after being struck by a Metra Union-Pacific North Line in Evanston Monday night, Evanston's fire chief said.

The chief said the person was pinned under the train at the Davis Street Station and it is unclear what led up to the incident.

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The train was heading to Kenosha and another train was brought in for passengers. Metra police are investigating.

Metra trains were running on schedule Tuesday morning.

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