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Park Ridge man hit, killed by train near Barrington

A 41-year-old Park Ridge man died after he was struck by Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line train late Sunday morning near Barrington.

At 12:53 p.m., the railroad announced one track had been released for service but warned of "extensive" delays.

Train No. 712, which was involved in the collision reported about 11:30 a.m., was halted as the investigation continued.

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