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A PTC system failure on Oct. 14, 2025, halted nearly all Metra trains, causing widespread delays and cancellations.
A system-wide Positive Train Control (PTC) outage on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, disrupted nearly all Metra rail lines, halting departures and causing significant delays across multiple routes due to federal safety regulations requiring a functioning PTC system.
The issue affected lines including the Union Pacific Northwest, North, and West lines, as well as the Metra Electric, Southwest Service, and others, with some trains canceled.
While service has resumed gradually, delays persist.
The cause of the outage remains unknown, and Metra has not provided further details.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges with critical rail safety infrastructure.
Un fallo del sistema PTC el 14 de octubre de 2025 detuvo casi todos los trenes de Metra, causando retrasos y cancelaciones generalizadas.