Even for those who do not commute via Metra, the shutdowns are expected to significantly increase traffic on area expressways, with many suburban residents.
Gillis added that while freight rail strikes have not lasted long historically, they also typically don’t happen at all. He attributed this to the large and.
As Metra and Amtrak brace for a potential freight rail worker strike this week, both railway companies have announced cancellations on several popular.