Thieves looted a freight train on Chicago’s West Side Tuesday morning, causing major delays for Metra commuters.
The stopped freight train was hit near 18th Street and Western Avenue on the western edge of the Pilsen area. From CBS Skywatch, a big mess was seen on the tracks, including looted cardboard boxes and other debris.
As a result, Metra trains on the BNSF Line were temporarily halted near Western Avenue. Service on the BNSF Line has resumed, but Metra said extensive delays were expected, with some trains making changes to their schedules. Riders can check metratracker.com to see where their trains are…