Initially, inbound and outbound train movement on the line was halted. Later, Metra inbound trains were moving with delays while outbound service remained halted.
At about 7 a.m., Metra said inbound and outbound service was restored.
Villa Park police said a 38-year-old man was killed and the DuPage County Coroner's Office is conducting a death investigation Authorities have not released the person's identity.
Metra Alert UP-W - Inbound and outbound train movement halted, due to a freight train striking a pedestrian at villa park
— Metra UP-W (@metraUPW) February 11, 2019
Metra Alert UP-W - Inbound trains will be able to proceed on track 3 and outbound trains will be halted at villa park, a freight train striking a pedestrian - Extensive delays are anticipated.
— Metra UP-W (@metraUPW) February 11, 2019
