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Oak Lawn Today
By the People, for the People
Freight Train Derails Near 107th Street And Central Avenue, Metra Cancels SWS Morning Service
Oak Lawn and Chicago Ridge police have shut down streets near the derailment, impacting commuters and students.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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A freight train derailment on Wednesday morning near 107th and Central Avenue on the Oak Lawn-Chicago Ridge border has caused Metra to cancel service on the SWS line. Oak Lawn police have closed Central Avenue between 107th and Pleasant Boulevard, and Ridgeland Avenue is shut down between Southwest Highway and Washington Street in Chicago Ridge. Initial reports indicate the freight train was not carrying any hazardous materials.
Why it matters
The freight train derailment has disrupted transportation for commuters who rely on Metra's SWS line to get to work, as well as students at nearby Richards High School who need to get to school. The street closures are also causing traffic issues in the area.
The details
The freight train turned over around 4:45 a.m., leading Metra to cancel several outbound trains on the SWS line. Oak Lawn police have closed Central Avenue between 107th and Pleasant Boulevard, and Chicago Ridge police have shut down Ridgeland Avenue between Southwest Highway and Washington Street. Richards High School has notified families about the situation and advised them to allow extra time to get to school.
- The freight train derailment occurred around 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
- Metra has canceled the following outbound trains: #801, scheduled to depart Chicago at 6:32 a.m.; #803, scheduled to depart Chicago at 7:27 a.m.; and #805, scheduled to depart Chicago at 8:27 a.m.
The players
Oak Lawn Police
The police department in Oak Lawn, Illinois that has closed Central Avenue between 107th and Pleasant Boulevard due to the freight train derailment.
Chicago Ridge Police
The police department in Chicago Ridge, Illinois that has shut down Ridgeland Avenue between Southwest Highway and Washington Street due to the freight train derailment.
Richards High School
A high school located near the freight train derailment that has notified families about the situation and advised them to allow extra time to get to school.
What’s next
Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the freight train derailment and work to clear the scene and reopen the affected streets.
The takeaway
This freight train derailment has caused significant disruptions to transportation and traffic in the Oak Lawn and Chicago Ridge areas, highlighting the importance of reliable and resilient infrastructure for both commuters and students.
