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Pedestrian struck, killed by Metra train in Brookfield

Pedestrian fatally struck by Metra train near Brookfield; major delays expected

According to a Metra social media post, BNSF train #1276 was traveling inbound from the western suburbs to Union Station when the incident occurred around 5:20 p.m. near Prairie Avenue and Burlington Avenue.

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Man struck, killed by Metra train in Brookfield ID'd, death ruled accident, officials say

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Metra BNSF trains delayed after pedestrian fatally struck by inbound train

Metra trains on the move again after truck crashes into bridge on North Side

A truck crashed into a bridge early Friday near Elston and North avenues, causing delays to the Union Pacific North and ...

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Commuters face extensive delays on 2 Metra lines after car crashes into bridge

Commuters faced extensive delays during rush hour on Friday morning after a car struck a bridge on the city’s Northwest Side, ...

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Under-protected, deadly train crossings in Chicago area

Pew, who investigates rail accidents across the state, says train crossings on private land are also a concern. They are often unmarked and not required to have safety warnings.

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