Union Pacific’s plan to add trains in the Chicago area raises alarms

In a merger application, the railroad plans to double the number of trains on a 2-mile stretch of track on Chicago’s West ...

Suspect with knife takes gun from CTA train passenger in the Loop, shoots two men, killing one: CPD

A person armed with a knife took a gun from a CTA train passenger early Tuesday morning before shooting two men, killing one, ...

Freight train derails in Chicago's South Deering neighborhood

A freight train derailment was reported on Friday afternoon in the South Deering neighborhood on Chicago's Far South Side.

Chicago man accused in train attack is also charged with attempted arson in City Hall fire

A man accused of setting a woman on fire on a Chicago train last month has been indicted on an additional charge alleging he ...
Trains

Amtrak mechanical issues hobble departing Chicago trains

CHICAGO — More evidence of the toll Amtrak’s aging locomotive and passenger car fleet is taking on operations was provided in recent days when long-distance and regional trains were canceled or ...

Federal judge orders man held on federal terrorism charge in Chicago train attack

A man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a Chicago train has been ordered held pending trial on a federal terrorism ...
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Woman set on fire on Chicago train after man pours fluid on her and ignites it

Editor's Note: A person of interest was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon. Our latest update can be found here. Our original story continues below. A woman is in critical condition after police ...
Trains

Winter woes plague some Amtrak trains in Midwest

With temperatures hovering around zero over the weekend of Dec. 12-14, most Amtrak trains were able to leave Chicago on time, ...

Freight train derails in South Deering neighborhood on South Side of Chicago

Several tanker cars on a freight train derailed Friday afternoon in the South Deering neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.