BNSF trains halted for hours after freight train heist in Chicago: Metra

Metra s BNSF line was at a standstill for two hours Tuesday morning in Chicago after a freight train was burglarized, with extensive delays expected, Metra said. The transit agency said BNSF trains were stopped just before 9 a.m. at Western Avenue due to the incident and police activity. An alert posted to Metra s website said inbound and outbound trains were on the move just before 11 a.m., but that some would be extensively delayed. Passengers were safe, and the Chicago Police Department was investigating, Metra said. Photos and video from Sky5 above the railyard showed packages and boxes opened and strewn along the side of the tracks. Chicago police confirmed the burglary took place but did not offer further details. BNSF told NBC Chicago it has robust security protocols with police focused on preventing freight train incidents. We work hard to protect our customers freight from pickup to delivery and have security measures in place to help ensure t