Metra SWS

Providing service to and from downtown Chicago with 243 stations over 11 routes totaling nearly 500 route miles. Monitored M-F 7am-6pm. Emergency: 312-322-2800

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Metra will operate a Sunday/Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026. No alcohol will be allowed on any Metra train.

As a reminder, the elevator that provides access to Millennium Station and South Water Street for persons with disabilities will be out of service while it is being replaced. ADA customers are advised to use Van Buren Street Station as an alternative. Visit https://t.co/mxujgFjHdZ for additional information.

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@williamunhock We apologize for the inconvenience caused, we will forward your observation to our mechanical team for handling. For future reference, if possible please take note of the coach number, which is located in the vestibule area, that way we can remove the coach for servicing.

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The delivery system Metra uses for X alerts is not working correctly. Customers should visit https://t.co/jLf4QIBAmr, Ventra App, or https://t.co/jA7lsKpjuC as sources for information about delays and service issues.

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SWS train #822, scheduled to depart 179th Street/Orland Park at 4:50 PM, is operating with extensive delays due to earlier signal problems. Metra does apologize for the delay and inconvenience, and we thank you for your patience!

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SWS train #822, scheduled to depart 179th Street/Orland Park at 4:50 PM, will be delayed in departure due to earlier signal problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

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SWS train #813, scheduled to arrive 179th Street/Orland Park at 4:42 PM, is operating 35 to 40 minutes behind schedule due to earlier signal problems.

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SWS train #813, scheduled to arrive 179th Street/Orland Park at 4:42 PM, is stopped near Wrightwood due to signal problems. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

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On Thursday, March 26, Chicago Union Station will have limited access from 11am through 7pm due to filming in the Great Hall. Signage will be posted regarding door closures and directing foot traffic to use the cab court entrance to the station.

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SWS #808 Scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 8:32 am is currently operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to a mechanical issue.

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SWS #804 Scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 7:42 am is currently operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to freight train interference.

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SWS train #817, scheduled to arrive 179th Street/Orland Park at 5:47 PM, is operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to earlier freight train interference.

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SWS train #817, scheduled to arrive 179th Street/Orland Park at 5:47 PM, is stopped near Chicago Union Station due to freight train interference . The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

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SWS train #822 scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 5:55 PM, may be operating 15 to 25 minutes behind schedule, due to earlier mechanical problems. Visit https://t.co/vccq0VSJKE for the location of your train.

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SWS train #822 scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 5:55 PM, may be operating 15 to 25 minutes behind schedule, due to earlier mechanical problems. Visit https://t.co/vccq0VSbV6 for the location of your train.

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SWS train #813 scheduled to arrive 179th Street/Orland Park at 4:42 PM, may be operating 15 to 25 minutes behind schedule, due to mechanical problems. Visit https://t.co/vccq0VSbV6 for the location of your train.

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SWS train #821 scheduled to arrive Manhattan at 7:02 PM, may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule, due to earlier freight train interference. Visit https://t.co/vccq0VSbV6 for the location of your train.

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Metra is providing extra service on 7 of its 11 lines Saturday, March 14 for Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade. On Sunday, March 15, Metra is providing extra service on its Rock Island Line for the South Side Irish Parade. Visit https://t.co/5JYSQIUW3f for more info.

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Alcohol will not be permitted on all Metra trains Saturday, March 14, 2026. Alcohol will not be permitted on the Rock Island District Sunday, March 15, 2026. Visit https://t.co/5JYSQIUW3f for more information.

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SWS train #826 scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 9:12 PM, may be operating 40 to 50 minutes behind schedule, due to a vehicle stuck on the tracks . Visit https://t.co/vccq0VSbV6 for the location of your train.

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SWS train #826 scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 9:12 PM, may be operating 30 to 40 minutes behind schedule, due to a vehicle stuck on the tracks . Visit https://t.co/vccq0VSbV6 for the location of your train.