Metra Electric service was delayed early Monday after someone was hit by a train in south suburban Riverdale.
Inbound and outbound train movement was halted shortly after 1:30 a.m. near the Ivanhoe station after a pedestrian was struck by train 839, which was scheduled to arrive in University Park at 1:45 a.m., according to service alerts from Metra.
Riverdale police did not immediately provide details about the incident.
Train 839 was moving again with “extensive delays” by 3:30 a.m., Metra said. Inbound and outbound train traffic has since been restored.
Metra Alert ME - Inbound and outbound trains traffic has been restored. Outbound train service incurred extensive delays.
— Metra Electric (@metraMED) November 16, 2020
