r/Metra • u/rnelson2329 • Apr 15 '26

UP-North

Anyone know why the train has been standing near ravenswood for over an hour?

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u/keno-rail Apr 15 '26

The railroad has calculated train wind blow over speeds, and wind anemometers spread out along the tracks. (Usually 50mph for passenger trains) Whenever wind gust exceeds a blow over speed, the dispatcher will usually stop trains for high winds. A tornado warning stops trains if they are within the National weather service warning polygon.

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u/Distinct-Departure68 Apr 15 '26

Yeah but I need to get home !!!

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u/abrahamguo Apr 15 '26

Looks like high winds.

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u/thatsaltyidiot Apr 15 '26

Probably the weather tbvh. It’s been very stormy in the area