Pedestrian fatally struck by Metra train near Brookfield; major delays expected

Pedestrian struck, killed by Metra train in Brookfield, BNSF line delayed, officials say

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra train Friday in Brookfield near Burlington Avenue, officials said. The BNSF line was delayed.

Pedestrian fatally struck by Metra train near Brookfield; major delays expected

BROOKFIELD, Ill. — Both inbound and outbound Metra BNSF trains were delayed Friday evening after a pedestrian was fatally struck on the tracks near Brookfield, officials said. According to a Metra social media post, BNSF train #1276 was traveling inbound from the western suburbs to Union Station when the incident occurred around 5:20 p.m. near Prairie Avenue and Burlington Avenue. Metra warned riders to expect “extensive delays” following the in…

Metra BNSF service halted in both directions after pedestrian struck by train

Metra BNSF line trains have been halted in both directions late Friday afternoon after a pedestrian was struck by a train near the Brookfield station, Metra officials said. Metra confirmed the service disruption shortly after 5:35 p.m., with the agency adding that the duration of the service delay is currently unknown. The Metra BNSF line provides service to Chicago’s western suburbs, running from Union Station to a western terminal in Aurora. T…