Galewood station

Galewood
The north side of the METRA shelter at Galewood station.
Location 2031 North Narragansett Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60639
Coordinates 41°54′59″N 87°47′09″W / 41.9163°N 87.7859°W / 41.9163; -87.7859Coordinates: 41°54′59″N 87°47′09″W / 41.9163°N 87.7859°W / 41.9163; -87.7859
Line(s)
  Milwaukee District / West
Platforms 2 Side platforms
Tracks 3
Connections CTA Bus
Construction
Parking Yes
Disabled access Yes
Other information
Fare zone B
History
Opened 1910
Rebuilt 2001
Services
Preceding station   Metra   Following station
Milwaukee District / West

Galewood is a station on Metra's Milwaukee District/West Line in Galewood neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The station is 8.6 miles (13.8 km) away from Union Station, the eastern terminus of the line.[1] In Metra's zone-based fare system, Galewood is in zone B.

Galewood is located at grade level and consists of two side platforms which serve two tracks. A third center track also runs through the station, to accommodate express trains. The tracks also carry Metra's North Central Service trains, though they do not stop at Galewood. A waiting room is available on the inbound side of Galewood station, but there is no ticket agent. This room has ample seating and is heated in the winter. An open shelter is on the outbound side of the station. Parking lots are located adjacent to and across the street from the station. Self storage businesses are located to the south of the station. A freight yard is located immediately east of the station.

Bus connections

CTA

  • 86 Narragansett/Ridgeland

References

  1. ↑ Metra Railfan Tips - Milwaukee District/West


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