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CHICAGO (WLS) --
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District says a South Shore Line train experienced a "low-speed derailment" going into the Randolph Street Station near Millennium Park Tuesday afternoon.
South Shore service has been temporarily suspended due to the derailment and officials said trains are unable to enter or exit the station as of 3:25 p.m.
Passengers are encouraged to find alternate transportation and Metra is honoring South Shore tickets.
The derailment occurred below ground around 2:30 p.m. The NICTD said two people sustained minor injuries and three cars were affected by the derailment. Everyone has been safely evacuated off the train, officials said.
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District says a South Shore Line train experienced a "low-speed derailment" going into the Randolph Street Station near Millennium Park Tuesday afternoon.
South Shore service has been temporarily suspended due to the derailment and officials said trains are unable to enter or exit the station as of 3:25 p.m.
Passengers are encouraged to find alternate transportation and Metra is honoring South Shore tickets.
The derailment occurred below ground around 2:30 p.m. The NICTD said two people sustained minor injuries and three cars were affected by the derailment. Everyone has been safely evacuated off the train, officials said.