Pedestrian Struck by Train Halts Metra Union Pacific West Line Near Geneva

Overview

• Metra said in a 6:15 a.m. Thursday alert that a pedestrian described as a trespasser was hit by train 18 near Geneva and warned of extensive delays.
• All inbound and outbound movement stopped near Geneva, then limited service resumed from West Chicago to Ogilvie with Geneva and Elburn skipped.
• Metra reassigned some runs, including the 7:25 a.m. Elburn and 7:49 a.m. Geneva departures starting in West Chicago, and said the 7:10 a.m. Elburn train would not go past West Chicago.
• A spokesperson confirmed a pedestrian was struck but offered no details on injuries or how the incident occurred.
• The Union Pacific West Line links Elburn, Geneva, and West Chicago to downtown, so the morning halt disrupted many riders’ commutes.