Metra trains were halted Friday evening after a pedestrian was struck by a train on the Union Pacific North line in Highland Park.
Inbound and outbound trains were halted near the Highland Park station in the northern suburb, Metra announced.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a UP-N train about 5 p.m. near the station, Metra spokeswoman Katie Sahlstrom said.
Trains began moving again by 9:45 p.m., Metra announced on Twitter.
Metra Alert UP-N – Inbound and outbound train movement halted near Highland Parks, train struck a pedestrian
— Metra UP-N (@metraUPN) February 1, 2019
Metra Alert UP-N – Inbound and outbound trains may be operating with extensive delays, a pedestrian incident
— Metra UP-N (@metraUPN) February 2, 2019
