Power outage, wire issues impact Metra train service at Millennium Station in the Loop

Friday, February 27, 2026
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A power outage and wire issues at Metra's Millennium Station in the Loop impacted service on train lines Friday evening.

Metra Electric and South Shore Line train service were impacted, Metra said. The issues were later resolved.



"Due to wire problems and a power outage at Millennium Station, Metra Electric inbound and outbound trains will originate and terminate at Van Buren St. Station until further notice. Outbound trains will not depart from Millennium Station," Metra announced in a statement.

The South Shore Line was also affected by the changes, Metra told ABC7.



In an update after 9 p.m., Metra said the disruption was resolved and trains were running as normal again with delays.

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