Barrington station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Headquarters | Barrington , United States |
Area served | Barrington, Illinois and surrounding areas |
| Products | Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line service |
Barrington serves as a stop on Metra's Union Pacific Northwest Line, situated at 201 South Spring Street within Barrington, Illinois. It is positioned from the southern endpoint of the line at Ogilvie Transportation Center. Within Metra's fare zoning system, Barrington falls under Zone 4. In 2018, it was ranked as the 16th most frequented station out of 236 non-downtown locations, averaging 1,725 boardings on weekdays.
The facility comprises two tracks accompanied by two side platforms and is notable for being the last station on the route without a third express track; this additional track starts approximately a quarter mile southeast near Baker Lake. Additionally, Barrington marks the final outbound stop located inside Cook County. A staffed station building is found on the inbound platform, with parking options available for commuters.
As of May 30, 2023, service at Barrington includes 65 trains on weekdays (34 inbound and 31 outbound), 33 trains during Saturdays (16 inbound and 17 outbound), and 20 trains on Sundays (nine inbound and 11 outbound). On weekdays, four inbound trains begin their routes here while three outbound trains conclude at this station. Saturdays feature one inbound train originating and two outbound trains terminating at Barrington.
History
In 1977, the station was moved from its previous site near the Ice House Mall to reduce traffic congestion on Main Street caused by train crossings. Staffing levels were reduced from six employees working three shifts at the former location to two employees covering two shifts at the new site, eventually decreasing to only one staff member by 1995.