Traffic & Transit
Stopped Freight Train Blocks Train Crossings In Northbrook: Village
Travelers were told to expect "extensive" delays both northbound and southbound due to the stoppage, according to Metra.
NORTHBROOK, IL — A stopped freight train was blocking the Dundee Road (near Dundee and Fair Lane) and Shermer Road (downtown) railroad crossings late Friday afternoon, according to the Village of Northbrook. Officials sent out an alert regarding the issue at around 3:30 p.m.
Metra confirmed the alert on X, saying it was caused by signal problems, and to expect "extensive delays."
MDN inbound and outbound train movement is halted near Northbrook due to signal problems. Extensive delays are anticipated. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available. Visit https://t.co/2xyNyBNaQ1 for the location of your train.
— Metra MD-N (@metraMDN) January 30, 2026
Travelers were being asked to avoid these crossings if possible and seek alternate routes. At the time, said they did not have an estimate for when the train would resume movement.
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Eventually, the stopped train cleared the area and all railroad crossings reopened.
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