The crossing is located between 1st Avenue and Lincoln Avenue at Rochelle's west limits. The closure enables the BNSF Railway to begin repair work on their dual track at-grade crossing. A detour route ...

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ROCHELLE, Ill., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, representatives from the City of Rochelle, IL, along with state transportation officials, local economic partners, railroad, and trucking ...

Several busy Metra trains on the BNSF line delayed during the Tuesday morning rush hour, with "extensive delays" anticipated. Just before 6 a.m., Metra said inbound train movement was halted near ...

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- A freight train derailment has disrupted train service on the Metra BNSF Line Friday morning. Metra says inbound and outbound service was halted near Route 59 in Aurora due to ...

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - In Rochelle, not only are trains fun to look at, they keep businesses running smooth. “I really understand growing up loving trains, its really in the DNA of the community,” ...

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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (CBS) -- A Metra train hit and killed a pedestrian in Downers Grove Friday evening, causing a disruption on the BNSF Line. Police said at 6:59 p.m., Downers Grove police were ...