Tinley Park–80th Avenue station
| Company type | Commuter railroad station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Headquarters | Tinley Park , United States |
Area served | Tinley Park, Illinois |
Tinley Park–80th Avenue serves as one of the two commuter railroad stations on Metra's Rock Island District Line within Tinley Park, Illinois. Positioned at 18001 South 80th Avenue, it lies from LaSalle Street Station, the northern endpoint of the route. Commuters can find parking facilities on both sides of the railway, including lots to the east and west on the station house's northern side, as well as a parking area along Timber Road to the south.
In 2018, this station was ranked as the eighth most frequented among Metra's 236 stations outside downtown, averaging 2,064 boardings on weekdays.
By 2022, service at Tinley Park–80th Avenue included 48 trains on weekdays (24 inbound and 24 outbound), 21 trains on Saturdays (10 inbound, 11 outbound), and 16 trains during Sundays and holidays (eight in each direction). Notably, three inbound trains originate here on weekdays, with three outbound trains concluding their routes at this station.
Train schedule
The complete timetable can be accessed via Metra's official site. From this location, there are 68 weekday trains, 20 on Saturdays, and 16 on Sundays.
Every inbound train stopping at Tinley Park–80th Avenue continues to the line’s final stop at LaSalle Street Station. Most outbound services travel toward Joliet; however, train #413 terminates earlier at .
Tracks
The station is equipped with two tracks: track 1 (south) is designated for inbound trains heading to Chicago, while track 2 (north) accommodates outbound trains.
Station amenities
Passengers have access to a waiting room open daily from 4 a.m. until 4 p.m., with a ticket agent present on weekdays between 5 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Renovation
Although financial assessments have postponed the initial timeline for constructing Tinley Park’s new 80th Avenue station, design development is ongoing. The bidding process was anticipated to commence in early 2010, pending funding availability.
Funding sources encompass Metra, the Village of Tinley Park, and federal grants obtained through U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-Ill), who secured over $1.2 million in federal contributions for the project.
While the Village intends to implement further enhancements, recent budgetary limitations due to economic challenges may restrict the extent of these planned improvements.
Incidents
- On March 10, 2008, a commuter lost their life after deliberately stepping in front of an inbound Metra train traveling toward Chicago.
- On November 15, 2013, an inbound Metra train struck and killed a pedestrian later identified as a fifth-grade teacher from Tinley Park Community Consolidated School District 146; authorities ruled the death a suicide.