Metra Rock Island inbound and outbound train traffic is halted near LaSalle Street after a train derailed Monday morning.
Michael Gillis, a spokesperson for rail service, said train No. 704 derailed at about 8:30 a.m. near Clark and 15th streets as it was heading toward LaSalle Street Station. He said officials are unsure what caused the derailment.
Gillis said the 600 passengers on board are being transferred to other trains, and that he isn’t aware of any injuries. He doesn’t know how long delays will last.
Metra put out a statement saying “extensive delays are anticipated.”
“Due to train #704′s derailment, inbound trains will not operate past 35th St. Outbound trains are currently delayed in departure, extensive delays are anticipated,” the statement said.
Metra put out an alert saying CTA will honor Metra tickets due to the derailment.
