South Shore Line trains are being plagued with the same problem faced last autumn – falling leaves are making rails slippery and causing delays.

President and General Michael Noland sent an email to riders Friday afternoon to notify them of the problem.

Last fall, riders saw “extensive delays” from wheels slipping on the rails, causing flat spots on wheels. “If these flat spots reach a certain threshold, for safety reasons, we take the equipment out of service. If this occurs en route, our passengers can experience lengthy service disruptions,” Noland said.

“After discussions with other Midwest and northern passenger rail carriers, this year we have implemented a variety of strategies to minimize disruption. This includes temporary train acceleration and braking strategies, additional o

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