Metra UP-N train strikes pedestrian, extensive delays expected

CHICAGO - A Metra UP-N train hit a pedestrian, prompting extensive delays during Friday morning rush hour.

The pedestrian was struck around 6 a.m. near the Clybourn stop on Chicago's North Side. Inbound and outbound trains on the UP-N line were halted as police investigated.

Metra officials said to expect "extensive delays." They are urging riders to listen to platform announcements for the latest information.

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