Alternate schedules are implemented when weather conditions or serious service disruptions do not allow for operation of regularly scheduled service. Public notice of the implementation of these alternative schedules will be posted on this website and distributed to major media outlets.
Below are the alternate WEEKDAY schedules that Metra is using in response to lower ridership due to the coronavirus. On lines with weekend service, Metra is operating Sunday schedules on both Saturday and Sunday, except on the Metra Electric, which is using regular weekend schedules. Saturday service on the SouthWest Service is supended until further notice.
BNSF
HCD - in effect 5/4 (reduced service level)
Metra Electric - in effect 5/25 (adjusted run times, track construction between 65th and Kensington)
MDN - in effect 5/25 (adjusted run times, conclusion of track construction)
MDW -in effect 5/11 (adjusted run times, track construction near Franklin Park)
NCS - in effect 5/4 (reduced service level)
Rock Island
SWS - in effect 5/4 (reduced service level)
UPN - in effect 5/18 (conclusion of night track work, track work taking place between Highland Park and Waukegan)
UPNW - in effect 5/11 (adjusted run times for conclusion of nighttime track work)
UPW - in effect 5/11 (adjusted run times for conclusion of nighttime track work)
