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Metra said both inbound and outbound trains are halted as a result of the incident and extensive delays are anticipated.

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Metra commuters in the western suburbs will likely experience delays on Tuesday morning after tracks needed emergency repairs.

A pedestrian was struck Tuesday morning by a Metra train near Winfield and there are extensive delays. Skycam9 over the scene at around 7:50 a.m. shows a police presence near the ...