BNSF Railway saw record profits in 2021, with an operating income of $8.8 billion, up 13.7% from 2020, and an 11.6% revenue increase to $22.5 billion, according to a February report from Berkshire ...

BNSF Metra Train 1242 struck a moving semitrailer around 8 a.m. at Prospect Avenue when the truck driver became stuck, on the tracks while the gates were down, behind another vehicle, Metra ...

BNSF train 1242, which had originated from Downers Grove, collided with the truck about 8:10 a.m. at Prospect Avenue, killing the woman and injuring four others, including two passengers, who had ...

The accident caused a major headache for commuters who use BNSF, which is Metra's busiest line. BNSF trains between Aurora and Union Station were delayed up to 2 ½ hours during the morning rush.

BERWYN, Ill. –Service has resumed on Metra’s BNSF line as the investigation continues into the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a train in Berwyn on Thursday, officials said.

Metra BNSF wrote in a tweet that trains would be back on schedule after 5:11 p.m. An incident in the yard is preventing movement of equipment for the p.m. rush hour.

In February 2014, only half of its trains were on time. A key factor in the delays is the sheer number of trains on the BNSF Line, more than any other Metra route, spokesman Michael Gillis said.

The train usually departs at 12:40 a.m., but Metra said it ordered BNSF to hold it until 1:15 a.m. for the holiday. Metra advertised the New Year’s Eve late-night trains on social media.

BNSF riders had a rough week as Metra began a new schedule and braking system. Officials hope rollouts on other lines in coming months will be smoother. Bev Horne/[email protected] ...