Metra SWS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 metratracker.com for the location of your train.

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 metratracker.com for the location of your train.

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 metratracker.com for the location of your train.

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 metratracker.com for the location of your train.

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 metra.com for more info.

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 metra.com for more information.

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 metratracker.com for the location of your train.

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 metratracker.com for the location of your train.

SWS train #826, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 9:12 PM, is stopped near Ashburn due to a vehicle stuck on the tracks . The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.

@LealMcCarthy At this time there are no service alerts affecting our line.

@metraSWS And what about morning trains @metraSWS @Metra

SWS inbound and outbound trains may be operating with an extensive delay due to Amtrak south branch bridge malfunction.

@jesuisJOse At this time there are no service alerts for SWS trains.

@metraSWS are there any updates on the Metra SWS line today? What’s up with the drawbridge?

SWS train #819 scheduled to depart Chicago Union Station at 5:12 pm, will not operate due to Amtrak South Branch Bridge stuck in the air.

SWS train #820, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 4:12 PM, will not operate past Wrightwood due to Amtrak South Branch bridge stuck in the air.

SWS train #820, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 4:12 PM, remains stopped near Chicago Union Station due to Amtrak South Branch bridge stuck in the air. Extensive delay is anticipated.