Zion station

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the disused nuclear power station, see Zion Nuclear Power Station.
Metra logo negative.png
Zion
Zion station - January 2019.jpg
Zion station in January 2019.
Location2501 South Eden Road
Zion, Illinois
Coordinates42°26′57″N 87°49′05″W / 42.4492°N 87.8180°W / 42.4492; -87.8180Coordinates: 42°26′57″N 87°49′05″W / 42.4492°N 87.8180°W / 42.4492; -87.8180
Owned byCity of Zion
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsLocal Transit Pace Buses
Construction
Structure typeEnclosed shelter
ParkingYes
Disabled accessYes
Other information
Fare zoneI
Passengers
2018110 (average weekday)[1] Decrease 11.3%
Rank185 out of 236[1]
Services
Preceding station Metramlogo.svg Metra Following station
Winthrop Harbor
toward Kenosha
 Union Pacific North Waukegan
toward Ogilvie
Former services
Preceding station Chicago and North Western Railway Following station
toward Milwaukee
 Milwaukee Division
toward Chicago

Zion is a small commuter railroad station on Metra's Union Pacific North Line located in Zion, Illinois. It is located on 2501 South Eden Road, near the intersection with Shiloh Boulevard, is 42.1 miles (67.8 km) away from Ogilvie Transportation Center, the inbound terminus of the Union Pacific North Line,[2] and also serves commuters who travel north to Kenosha, Wisconsin. Parking is available on both sides of the tracks, and one of the parking lots is along South Eden Road at Shiloh Boulevard. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Zion is in zone I. As of 2018, Zion is the 185th busiest of Metra's 236 non-downtown stations, with an average of 110 weekday boardings.[1]

The structure at Zion Station is an unmanned decorative shelter. In the building are some seats and also some shelves for book exchange. It also serves as a stop for passengers who visit Illinois Beach State Park.

As of 2022, Zion is served by five trains in each direction on weekdays, by five inbound and seven outbound trains on Saturdays, and by three trains in each direction on Sundays.

Many trains on the Union Pacific North Line do not serve Zion. Most trains terminate at Waukegan; Zion is most served during peak hours only, with a few weekend trains. This limited rail service makes this station an impractical method of reaching Chicago during off-peak hours. Passengers can take the 571 Pace bus which goes to Waukegan.

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Commuter Rail System Station Boarding/Alighting Count: Summary Results Fall 2018" (PDF). Metra. April 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 May 2019.
  2. ^ Metra Railfan Tips - Union Pacific/North Line

External links[]


Stub icon

This Illinois train station-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by .

  • v
  • t
Retrieved from ""