(The following story appeared on the WLS-TV website on October 3, 2010.)
CHICAGO — Metra reinstated its original schedule Sunday on the Union Pacific North Line, but the real relief comes during Monday morning’s rush.
An eight-year project to repair 22 bridges along the busy Metra line was postponed last week. Commuters had complained about long waits and overcrowded trains.
Metra admits that a plan to have trains share one track in the construction zone was not working.
Rail officials plan to announce a new construction schedule in a few months.