Metra MD-N service halted near Libertyville after train breaks down

Train 2102, scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 6:19 a.m., was halted near Libertyville because of a mechanical failure about 5:30 a.m., according to service alerts from Metra.

By Sun-Times Wire

A woman died after being struck by a Metra train Aug. 27, 2020, on the Northwest Side. — A Metra Milwaukee District North train broke down near Libertyville during the morning commute Jan. 27, 2020, delaying service on the line.

Inbound trains are running behind schedule on Metra’s Milwaukee District North line after a train broke down during the morning commute near north suburban Libertyville.

Train 2102, scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 6:19 a.m., was halted near Libertyville about 5:30 a.m. because of a mechanical failure, according to service alerts from Metra.

Train 2104, scheduled to arrive at Union Station at 6:51 a.m., was also stopped near Libertyville because of the earlier breakdown, Metra said. Both trains will combine and run express from Deerfield to Chicago.

A subsequent train, 2106, will accommodate commuters bypassed by the expressing train, according to Metra. Train 2192, scheduled to leave Lake Forest at 7:48 a.m., will not run Monday because of the mechanical problems.

Riders are advised to check Metra’s website and listen to platform announcements for the latest service information.

Metra Alert MD-N - #2102/#2104 combination trains is on the move, operating with extensive delays. This train will express from Deerfield to Chicago, train #2106 will accommodate the Customers.
— Metra MD-N (@metraMDN) January 27, 2020

Metra Alert MD-N - Train #2192 departing Lake Forest at 7:48 AM - will not operate, earlier mechanical failure. Customers will be accommodate by train #2122 and #2124.
— Metra MD-N (@metraMDN) January 27, 2020