Midlothian station

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Midlothian

The Midlothian station in April 2016.
Location 3750 West 147th Street
Midlothian, Illinois
Coordinates 41°37′35″N 87°42′42″W / 41.6264°N 87.7118°W / 41.6264; -87.7118Coordinates: 41°37′35″N 87°42′42″W / 41.6264°N 87.7118°W / 41.6264; -87.7118
Owned by Metra
Line(s)
  Rock Island District
Platforms 2 side platforms
Tracks 2
Connections Pace Buses
Construction
Parking Yes
Disabled access Yes
Other information
Fare zone D
History
Opened 2000
Services
Preceding station   Metra   Following station
toward Joliet
Rock Island District
  Former services  
Rock Island Line
toward Denver or Colorado Springs
Main Line

Midlothian is a station on Metra's Rock Island District line located in Midlothian, Illinois. The station is located at 3750 West 147th Street (IL 83) Midlothian is 18.4 miles (29.6 km) away from LaSalle Street Station, the northern terminus of the Rock Island District line.[1] In Metra's zone-based fare structure, Midlothian is located in zone D. Midlothian is located at grade level and consists of two side platforms which serve two tracks. There is a station house where tickets can be purchased on the inbound platform. Parking is available at the station along 147th Street as well as Waverly Avenue, Prairie Avenue, Hanlin Avenue, and Abbottsford Road.

Tracks

There are 2 tracks at this station. On weekdays between 5a-2p trains from Chicago run on track 2 and trains to Chicago run on track 1. After 2p trains from Chicago run on track 1 and trains to Chicago run on track 2. On weekends all trains run on track 1, unless announced otherwise.[1]

Bus connections

Pace

References

  1. 1 2 Metra Railfan Tips - Rock Island District


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