Service on the Illini and City of New Orleans routes experiencing significant delays following the fatal incident in Illinois. UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill. — A person was struck and killed by an Amtrak train early Friday morning near University Park, Illinois, according to local authorities. The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. CT just south of … Continue reading Tragedy on the Tracks: Amtrak Illini Strike Kills 1, Passengers Stranded for Hours