Metra BNSF train hits pedestrian near Western Springs, halting all traffic on line

An inbound Metra train on the BNSF line struck a pedestrian near the Western Springs station Thursday morning, halting trains indefinitely in both directions for morning commuters. The 1208 train traveling east from Aurora hit the person at about...

Metra BNSF train hits pedestrian near Western Springs, halting all traffic on line

An inbound Metra train on the BNSF line struck a pedestrian near the Western Springs station Thursday morning, halting trains indefinitely in both directions for morning commuters. 

The 1208 train traveling east from Aurora hit the person at about 6:25 a.m., said Metra spokesman Michael Gillis. 

Passengers should expect "extensive" delays, according to a tweet from Metra.

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