Wheaton station (Union Pacific) explained

Style:Metra
Wheaton
Coordinates:41.8645°N -88.112°W
Platform:2 side platforms
Tracks:3
Passengers:1,618 (average weekday)
Pass Year:2018
Pass Percent:2.6
Pass Rank:19 out of 236
Accessible:Yes
Owned:City of Wheaton
Zone:4
Other Services Header:Former services
Other Services Collapsible:yes
Map State:collapsed
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Wheaton is one of two stations on Metra's Union Pacific West Line, located in Wheaton, Illinois. The station is located at 402 Front Street. The station is 25miles away from Ogilvie Transportation Center, the eastern terminus of the West Line.[1] In Metra's zone-based fare system, Wheaton is in zone 4., Wheaton is the 19th busiest of the 236 non-downtown stations in the Metra system, with an average of 1,618 weekday boardings.[2] Unless otherwise announced, inbound trains use the north platform and outbound trains use the south platform.

As of February 16, 2024, Wheaton is served by 53 trains (26 inbound, 27 outbound) on weekdays, by all 20 trains (10 in each direction) on Saturdays, and by all 18 trains (nine in each direction) on Sundays and holidays.

Wheaton station is located at ground level and consists of two side platforms. Three tracks run between the platforms, though one does not access the station. There is a station house next to the north track, which is open 5 AM – 6 PM. Tickets are available at the station house on weekdays.

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Notes and References

  1. http://web.me.com/willvdv/chirailfan/mmupw.html Metra Railfan Tips Union Pacific/West Line
  2. Web site: Commuter Rail System Station Boarding/Alighting Count: Summary Results Fall 2018. April 2019. metrarail.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20190526034459/https://metrarail.com/sites/default/files/assets/planning/ridership/2018_summary_results_report_final.pdf. 26 May 2019.