Metra tweeted that UP-NW train #629 was scheduled is stopped near Palatine after striking the vehicle. More information about ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Metra is phasing out the names for some of its lines, and wants to hear from its riders. The commuter rail is phasing out the Union Pacific North, Northwest and West lines.

Commuters and get ready to board the 9:04 a.m. Metra train to Chicago from Lombard station on the Union Pacific West Line. (Courthouse News photo/ Dave Byrnes) CHICAGO (CN) — Three busy commuter train ...