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Train Derailment Suspends Metra SWS Services

W 107th St & Central Ave

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Summary

  • A freight train derailed on the CSX train lines in Oak Lawn, Illinois, causing Metra to suspend all Southwest Line services.

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According to local news, hundreds of commuters are now relying on rideshare options and CTA.

Nearby streets will remain shut down for at least one day as crews work on repairs and cleanup.

No injuries were reported, authorities stated. Chicago Ridge police added that no hazardous materials were found at the crash site.

According to Oak Lawn police, a freight train derailed around 4:45 a.m. on the CSX train lines. Metra shut down all Southwest Line services due to the derailment, the company shared.

Incident reported at W 107th St & Central Ave.

According to local news, hundreds of commuters are now relying on rideshare options and CTA.

Nearby streets will remain shut down for at least one day as crews work on repairs and cleanup.

No injuries were reported, authorities stated. Chicago Ridge police added that no hazardous materials were found at the crash site.

According to Oak Lawn police, a freight train derailed around 4:45 a.m. on the CSX train lines. Metra shut down all Southwest Line services due to the derailment, the company shared.

Incident reported at W 107th St & Central Ave.

According to local news, hundreds of commuters are now relying on rideshare options and CTA.

Nearby streets will remain shut down for at least one day as crews work on repairs and cleanup.

No injuries were reported, authorities stated. Chicago Ridge police added that no hazardous materials were found at the crash site.

According to Oak Lawn police, a freight train derailed around 4:45 a.m. on the CSX train lines. Metra shut down all Southwest Line services due to the derailment, the company shared.

Incident reported at W 107th St & Central Ave.

According to local news, hundreds of commuters are now relying on rideshare options and CTA.

Nearby streets will remain shut down for at least one day as crews work on repairs and cleanup.

No injuries were reported, authorities stated. Chicago Ridge police added that no hazardous materials were found at the crash site.

According to Oak Lawn police, a freight train derailed around 4:45 a.m. on the CSX train lines. Metra shut down all Southwest Line services due to the derailment, the company shared.

Incident reported at W 107th St & Central Ave.

According to local news, hundreds of commuters are now relying on rideshare options and CTA.

Nearby streets will remain shut down for at least one day as crews work on repairs and cleanup.

No injuries were reported, authorities stated. Chicago Ridge police added that no hazardous materials were found at the crash site.

According to Oak Lawn police, a freight train derailed around 4:45 a.m. on the CSX train lines. Metra shut down all Southwest Line services due to the derailment, the company shared.

Incident reported at W 107th St & Central Ave.

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