Power Outage and Wire Issues Disrupt Metra Trains at Millennium Station

Metra Electric and South Shore Line service impacted by problems at downtown Chicago station

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A power outage and wire issues at Metra's Millennium Station in Chicago's Loop are causing disruptions to train service on the Metra Electric and South Shore Line. Inbound and outbound Metra Electric trains will originate and terminate at the nearby Van Buren Street Station until further notice, and the extent of delays is not yet known.

Why it matters

Millennium Station is a major transportation hub in downtown Chicago, serving both Metra commuter rail lines as well as the South Shore Line connecting the city to northwest Indiana. Disruptions at this station can significantly impact thousands of commuters and travelers who rely on these rail services to get to and from work and other destinations.

The details

According to Metra, the power outage and wire problems at Millennium Station are forcing the agency to reroute Metra Electric trains to originate and terminate at the Van Buren Street Station instead of Millennium. The South Shore Line is also being affected by the changes, though the full extent of the delays is not yet known.

  • The issues were first reported on February 28, 2026 around 1:18 AM.

The players

Metra

The commuter rail system serving the Chicago metropolitan area.

Metra Electric

A Metra commuter rail line serving downtown Chicago and the south suburbs.

South Shore Line

A commuter rail line connecting Chicago to northwest Indiana.

Millennium Station

A major transportation hub in downtown Chicago's Loop neighborhood, serving both Metra and South Shore Line trains.

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What’s next

Metra has not provided an estimated timeline for when normal service will resume at Millennium Station.

The takeaway

The disruption at Millennium Station highlights the importance of this key transportation hub for Chicago-area commuters and the need for reliable infrastructure to support the region's public transit network.