Metra said its train tracker is an improvement on the email alerts that the commuter rail agency uses to give riders current information on late trains because the tracker provides estimated departure times.



The feature will allow riders to check the status of trains at every station on the Metra system, Carlton said.



It will show the scheduled departure times of particular trains and whether they are on time or running late — and if so, how late. For instance, if a train is behind schedule, the tracker will give the new estimated departure time at a station.