Passengers were safe, Metra said, and the Chicago Police Department was investigating.

By NBC Chicago Staff • Published 4 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

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Metra’s BNSF line was at a standstill Tuesday morning in Chicago after a freight train was robbed, with “extensive delays” expected, Metra said.

Metra's BNSF line was at a standstill Tuesday morning in Chicago after a freight train was robbed, with "extensive delays" expected, Metra said.

The transit agency said BNSF trains were stopped just before 9 a.m. at Western Avenue due to the incident and police activity.…