Harvard Subdivision
| Harvard Subdivision | |
|---|---|
A Metra commuter train in Norwood Park, Chicago on the triple-tracked portion of the line | |
| Overview | |
| Owner | Union Pacific Railroad |
| Locale | Illinois, Wisconsin |
| Service | |
| Type | Freight rail Commuter rail |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 102 mi (164 km) |
| Number of tracks | 1-3 |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The Harvard Subdivision is a 102-mile (164 km) railway line which runs from Chicago, Illinois to Evansville, Wisconsin. It is owned by the Union Pacific Railroad, and it actively hosts both freight traffic and Metra's Union Pacific Northwest Line commuter rail service. The line previously belonged to the Chicago and North Western Railway.