Metra Train Hits Pedestrian Near Highwood, Causes 'Extensive Delays'

HIGHWOOD, IL —Delays of more than two hours have been reported on Union Pacific North Line after a train struck and killed pedestrian just south of Highwood Thursday morning. According to Metra, the incident occurred shortly before 5 a.m. and halted trains at the station throughout the morning.

Metra suggested commuters take the Milwaukee North Line and said CTA will be honoring tickets on the Red, Purple and Brown lines until further notice. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news for Highland Park & Highwood — or your Illinois community. And iPhone users: Check out Patch's new app.)

Metra Alert UP-N - CTA Will Honor Metra Tickets on the Purple, Red and Brown Lines-Until Further Notice
— Metra UP-N (@metraUPN) September 14, 2017

Inbound trains began moving again after 7:30 a.m. but "possible operational changes may be in effect" and Metra advised riders to check for service or platform updates because of the extensive delays.

METRA UP-N UPDATE: IB trains now moving again after earlier incident inv pedestrian hit by train. Continue to expect extensive delays!
— Sarah Jindra (@SarahJindra) September 14, 2017

The Lake County Coroner's office confirmed the pedestrian was pronounced dead, the Chicago Sun-Times reported, while the Highwood Police Department was not immediately available for comment.

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