Two train fatalities under investigation
Two fatalities in separate incidents along Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest line caused significant delays for commuters over the weekend.
As of Sunday evening, the identities of two deceased males were not being released. Officials suspect suicide, but the investigations are ongoing.
At 6:55 a.m. Saturday, train No. 702 struck a pedestrian while heading to Woodstock’s Metra station. The train was carrying about 40 passengers after it left Harvard. Some were delayed for about two hours, Metra spokeswoman Meg Reile said.
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