Stalled Train Blocks Westleigh Road

LAKE FOREST, IL — A stalled train blocked traffic in Lake Forest Wednesday, according to transportation officials. Just after 1 p.m., Lake County authorities said Westleigh Road has been blocked west of Route 41 in Lake Forest due to a stalled Union Pacific train just north of the crossing.

"It's up to Union Pacific to move their train," in order to traffic to be able to pass through, according to a Lake County Department of Transportation spokesperson.

A Union Pacific spokesperson said its train "experienced a minor mechanical" while at a signal immediately to the north of the crossing. "The train crew worked through the issue as quickly as possible" with dispatchers from the railroad's Omaha, Nebraska dispatching center.

"We apologize for the delay and any inconvenience Union Pacific caused Lake Forest drivers," the spokesperson said.