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Tinley Park
Tinley Park at night
General information
Location6700 South Street
Tinley Park, Illinois
Coordinates41°34′33″N 87°46′58″W / 41.5758°N 87.7828°W / 41.5758; -87.7828
Owned byMetra
Line(s)  Rock Island
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsPace Bus
Construction
Structure typeAbove Ground Station
Parking738 spaces
Bicycle facilitiesNo
AccessibleYes
Other information
Fare zoneE
History
Opened1890
Rebuilt2002-2005
ElectrifiedNo
Passengers
2006321,552 Increase 1.03%
Services
Preceding station   Metra   Following station
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  Former services  
Rock
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Tinley Park Station (also known as Tinley Park-Oak Park Avenue Station) is an elaborate commuter railroad station along Metra's Rock Island District line in Tinley Park, Illinois. The station is officially located at 6700 South Street between Oak Park Avenue and 66th Court, however parking is also available on the opposite side of the station along North Street between Oak Park Avenue and 67th Avenue, as well as the center of the block of Oak Park Avenue, 173rd Street, 67th Court and 172nd Street. Another parking area exists along South Street opposite the main parking lot at the station. The station itself is lies 23.5 miles (37.8 km) away from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line.

Tinley Park Metra 3,600-square-foot (330 m) station features exterior stone, a slate roof, and wood rafters. A three-story clock tower offers views of Tinley Park and the adjacent Zabrocki Plaza, and contains Roman numerals engraved beneath four clocks in a circular fashion. It also contains an indoor/outdoor café that includes custom furnishings and internet jacks for laptop computers. Large glass windows provide a full view of the train tracks and promenade area. The station was honored by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 150 Great Places of Illinois. All trains that stop at Tinley Park run through to Joliet, with the exception of train #303, which terminates at Tinley Park.

Tracks

There are 2 tracks at this station. On weekdays between 5a-2p trains from Chicago run on track 2 and trains to Chicago run on track 1. After 2p trains from Chicago run on track 1 and trains to Chicago run on track 2. On weekends all trains run on track 1, unless announced otherwise.

Bus connections

Pace

  • 386 - South Harlem

References

  1. ^ Metra Railfan Tips - Rock Island District
  2. American Institute of Architects 150 Great Places of Illinois (Includes link to PDF file)

External links

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