1 killed after Metra train hits car; NCS, MD-W service disrupted

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
RIVER GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- One person was killed after a Metra train struck a vehicle Tuesday morning.

A North Central Service train struck a vehicle near River Grove, killing one person, Metra said.



Trains on the North Central Service line were halted near River Grove, and Milwaukee District West Line trains were halted near Galewood and have resumed running with delays.

By about 3 p.m., operations had returned to normal.



A damaged gate was also fixed at Narragansett.
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