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Coverage dated November 11, 2026

Commuters face delays after BNSF train strikes car in Western Springs

Headline from WGN Chicago

WESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. — Commuters are facing some delays on Wednesday morning after a train struck a car in the western suburbs. According to Metra, inbound and outbound BNSF trains are currently halted near the Western Springs stop due to the crash.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    All BNSF trains stopped after Amtrak train strikes vehicle;'extensive delays' expected (opens NBC Chicago)

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    All BNSF Metra trains heading in and out of Chicago were stopped Wednesday morning, with “extensive delays” expected after a train struck a vehicle. The trains were halted at about 8:20 a.m., Metra said, after an Amtrak train hit a vehicle between the Western Springs station and Stone Avenue.

  2. WGN Chicago

    Commuters face delays after BNSF train strikes car in Western Springs (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    WESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. — Commuters are facing some delays on Wednesday morning after a train struck a car in the western suburbs. According to Metra, inbound and outbound BNSF trains are currently halted near the Western Springs stop due to the crash.