Metra trains have been halted near Kedzie due to reports of individuals stealing merchandise from freight trains. Video footage shows people fleeing with boxes, leaving debris behind, and evading Metra police. Delays are expected to last for several hours, prompting Metra to advise passengers on the UP-West line to seek alternative transportation.
According to Metra , trains on the UP-West line, both inbound and outbound, were stopped near KedzieLarge groups of people were seen carrying boxes of merchandise off freight trains in Chicago and fleeing in cars and vans,Video from NBC's Sky 5 chopper captured the scene as several people were seen running from trains carrying boxes, fleeing from Metra police and leaving piles of debris strewn across the tracks.
"Extensive delays are anticipated," an alert to riders stated."Metra encourages customers to seek alternate transportation at this time. Updates will be provided as information becomes available." A spokesperson for Metra said delays were due to reports of people stealing off freight trains in the area and warned delays could last for"several hours."
"Metra is advising people who take the Metra UP-West line to seek alternate routes," the spokesperson said.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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