265K views · 7K reactions | LaGrange, Illinois is certainly a hot spot for Metra commuter train activity and other passenger train action. A BNSF freight may also be seen, but not in this clip from the Highball Productions show "Homewood & La Grange Hot Spots 35" https://rfd.video/HotSpots35 | Railfan Depot | Facebook

1.1M views · 20K reactions | It's so cold in the Chicago area -- around 6°F at 5 p.m. CT -- that the Metra commuter rail service is using natural gas heaters to thaw icy tracks and keep trains moving - via Alex Perez | ABC News | Facebook

3.1K views · 71 reactions | Check out this Video on VRF.tv today. Chicago's Metra, by RAILWAY PRODUCUTIONS, commuter rail system is one of the success stories of modern railroading. Carrying upwards of 300,000 passengers a day, it is a marvel of dedication and precision. In this program, you'll get an up-close look at Metra, including visiting some areas of the system normally off limits to the public. https://vrf.tv/productions/publisher/railway-productions | Virtual Railfan | Facebook

65K views · 422 reactions | UPDATE: Metra service has resumed after...