University Park, IL – Commuters faced delays Thursday afternoon after an electrical fire forced the closure of the University Park Metra Station.
According to the Metra Substation Supervisor, the fire was reported around 1:30 p.m., prompting officials to shut down the station until further notice. Repairs are required before normal service can resume, though no timeline has been provided.
Metra announced that all trains on the line will terminate at the Richton Park Station in the meantime. Officials also warned that train traffic near the affected area may run more slowly than usual due to inoperable crossing gates caused by the electrical issue.
No injuries were reported in connection with the fire.
University Park officials said Metra will continue to provide updates as repair work progresses and urged commuters to allow extra travel time until service is restored.
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