A SUSPICIOUS package caused Metra trains to be halted at the Ogilvie Transportation Center Monday during the afternoon rush. The Union Pacific-North, Union Pacific-Northwest, and Union Pacific West lines were stopped at Ogilvie, according to Metra. This applies to both inbound and outbound trains. Police investigated an unattended bag at the center. A Metra spokesperson […]
A SUSPICIOUS package caused Metra trains to be halted at the Ogilvie Transportation Center Monday during the afternoon rush.
The Union Pacific-North, Union Pacific-Northwest, and Union Pacific West lines were stopped at Ogilvie, according to Metra.
This applies to both inbound and outbound trains.
Police investigated an unattended bag at the center. A Metra spokesperson confirmed to NBC 5 that the bag was being checked at the West Loop gate.
Additional details weren’t provided.
Photos on social media showed large crowds of commuters gathered in a common area of the transportation center as the investigation was being conducted.
Traffic was blocked off as officers worked on the scene. CTA bus traffic was also rerouted due to street closures.
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