Metra BNSF trains were facing extensive delays during the Tuesday morning rush after a train hit a deer in the western suburbs.
The train that struck the deer was stopped near the Route 59 station and halted trains in both directions, Metra spokeswoman Meg Reile said.
In a statement, Metra said trains began moving again by 7:08 a.m. But the incident had caused Metra to cancel at least one train and delay several others.
The delays are expected to ripple through the remainder of the morning, Reile said.
Passengers can check the status of their train at metratracker.com/