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 | 1-4 |
| 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. It 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.