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MetroLink passengers in Illinois are encouraged to allow extra time for their commutes this week as maintenance work on the MetroLink system may result in delays for some Red Line passengers.

To accommodate crews, Red Line MetroLink service will end at the College MetroLink Station and a Shuttle Train will transport passengers to and from the Shiloh-Scott MetroLink Station during the evenings of April 11 through April 15. During the early mornings from April 12 through April 15, MetroLink will operate on a single track between the College and Shiloh-Scott Stations.

On Monday through Friday (April 11-15) from 8 p.m. until end of service, regular Red Line MetroLink service will end at the College Station. Passengers who normally park at the Shiloh-Scott Station are encouraged to park at College Station to avoid delays after 8 p.m.

• Eastbound passengers traveling to the Shiloh-Scott Station will need to get off the Red Line MetroLink train at College Station and board a Shuttle Train to continue their trip to the Shiloh-Scott Station. Eastbound passengers traveling from College Station to the Shiloh-Scott Station may experience delays of 5 to 10 minutes.
• Westbound passengers at the Shiloh-Scott Station will need to board a Shuttle Train and ride to College Station where they can transfer to a westbound Red Line Westbound passengers traveling from the Shiloh-Scott Station to College Station may experience delays of 20 to 25 minutes.
• Blue Line MetroLink service will not be impacted.

On Tuesday through Friday (April 12-15) from the beginning of service until 5:30 a.m., MetroLink will operate on a single track between the College and Shiloh-Scott MetroLink Station.

• Red Line MetroLink trains will operate between the College and Shiloh-Scott Stations, and passengers will not need to board a Shuttle Train to travel to or from the Shiloh-Scott Station.
• Red Line MetroLink passengers may experience delays of 5 to 10 minutes.
• Blue Line MetroLink service will not be impacted.