Metra Announces New, Enhanced Temporary Schedule for Heritage Corridor Trains

Metra has announced an Enhanced Temporary Schedule for the Heritage Corridor Line starting June 29th, 2020.

 The schedule for trains at Heritage Corridor stops Joliet, Lockport, Romeoville, Lemont, Willow Springs, Summit, and Chicago Union Station is outlined below, and in effect until further notice:
Enhanced Temporary Schedule for Metra Heritage Corridor Trains

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