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Train, Vehicle Collide on BNSF Line

Delays are expected this morning on Metra's BNSF line following two incidents this morning. 

Trains were halted on the BNSF line following a train versus vehicle crash at about 7:35 a.m. near the West Hinsdale station, according to the Chicago Tribune. 

The crash was following an incident around 4 a.m. when trains were delayed after a freight train struck a bridge at 26th Street in Cicero, according to the article. 

Train #1234 was stopped following the crash near the West Hinsdale station. The estimated delay was unknown, according to the Metra website. 

Meanwhile, train #1242 scheduled to depart Aurora at 7:22 a.m. and arrive Chicago at 8:15 a.m. will originate out of Route 59 today. Train #1252 scheduled to depart Aurora at 7:42 a.m. and arrive Chicago at 8:34 a.m. will originate out of Naperville today. 

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