Major delays on Metra Electric line due to downed wires

Friday, September 25, 2015
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Metra Electric line experienced major delays Friday evening due to downed electrical wires near Millennium Station, officials said.
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Delays ranged from 15 to 30 minute due to the wire issues. Trains were back to normal schedules at about 8:15 p.m., according to the Metra website.

Officials said the issue affected three of five tracks.
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