Metra Electric Line, which serves the South Suburbs, will not likely be affected by a rail strike that could start at the end of the week, but other lines could be shut down by the strike. Amtrak is already reducing service in anticipation of the possible strike.
“A potential work stoppage by freight railroad workers, which could possibly begin Friday, Sept. 16, may directly impact Metra’s ability to operate most of its services,” the…


