Metra MD-W trains resuming service at Big Timber stop after train killed pedestrian

Service running from UP-W Big Timber station, delays still possible

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Metra MD-W trains starting from Elgin station after train kills pedestrian near Big Timber stop
Metra Milwaukee-West trains are operating from the Elgin station after a train struck and killed a pedestrian near the Big Timber station Wednesday.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Metra Milwaukee-West line resumed its regularly scheduled services from the Elgin Big Timber Roads station following a pedestrian being struck by a train not in service around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, Metra said.

Metra announced that all service from Big Timber would resume around 7:30 a.m. but delays were still possible.

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The victim has not been identified and an investigation is ongoing into the incident.

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