Franklin Park station
in Franklin Park, United StatesCategory: Attraction
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3148 Rose St, Franklin Park, IL 60131, USA Print route »
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Franklin Park is a station on Metra's Milwaukee District/West in Franklin Park, Illinois. The station is 13.2 miles (21.2 km) away from Union Station, the eastern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Franklin Park is in zone C.Franklin Park is a centerpiece of the Milwaukee District/West Line. Located adjacent to the CP Bensenville yard, the station sees a large volume of freight traffic, and many trains on the MD-W line run express to and from this station. With three tracks used by Metra and two others for freight, as well as frequent Metra and freight action, Franklin Park and its smaller cousins Belmont Avenue and Mannheim are a favorite of railfans. The annual Railroad Daze festival is held at this station, and is a festival catered to railfans and celebrates the railroad's role in Franklin Park's history.
Franklin Park Station is the last station along the MD-W line to use three tracks. It is also the closest full service station to O'Hare Airport.
