Franklin Park station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Headquarters | Franklin Park , United States |
Area served | Franklin Park, Illinois |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Franklin Park serves as one of the two stops on Metra's Milwaukee District West Line within Franklin Park, Illinois, situated from the eastern endpoint at Chicago Union Station. Within Metra's fare zoning system, this station is classified under zone 2. In 2018, it was positioned as the 123rd busiest out of Metra's 236 stations outside downtown, averaging 392 boardings on weekdays.
As of February 15, 2024, the station accommodates 48 trains during weekdays (23 inbound and 25 outbound), all 24 scheduled trains on Saturdays (12 in each direction), and every one of the 18 trains running on Sundays and holidays (nine each way). On weekdays, Franklin Park acts as the origin point for three inbound trains and the termination point for three outbound trains.
Located adjacent to the Canadian Pacific Railway's Bensenville Yard, Franklin Park manages considerable freight movement alongside Metra passenger services. The facility includes two northern tracks dedicated to Metra operations and two southern tracks reserved for freight traffic, enabling efficient handling of both types of rail service. Nearby stations , and further support this heavily trafficked corridor. The annual Railroad Daze festival held in Franklin Park celebrates the railroad's significant historical and economic role within the local community.
The historic B-12 interlocking tower, constructed in the 1890s for the Milwaukee Railroad, is situated one block west within a small park that also displays a preserved Milwaukee Road caboose. Although this tower ceased functioning in 1996, it remains an important emblem of the region’s rail legacy. A major rail realignment project completed in 2004 involved collaboration among Illinois, Canadian Pacific, Canadian National, and the Indiana Harbor Belt railroads. This initiative enhanced infrastructure by consolidating roadbeds, closing several grade crossings, and building a green underpass bridge on Grand Avenue—officially dedicated by Franklin Park in 2007.
Franklin Park Station represents the final outbound stop on the Milwaukee District West Line featuring three tracks and stands as the nearest full-service Metra station to O'Hare International Airport.
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