Kensington/115th Street station

115th Street/Kensington is a commuter rail station on the far south side of Chicago that serves the Metra Electric Line north to Millennium Station and south to University Park and Blue Island.

It had previously stopped at this station prior to February 15, 2012, with the reconfiguration of the junction to minimize congestion.

Dubbed "Operation Restore Kensington," the group pressured railroad officials to work closely with the city to upgrade parking, enhance station lighting, landscaping and security, and persuade local vendors to open concession stands in the station.

[citation needed] The station was also served by Illinois Central intercity-trains from Chicago to points south.

A Local Activity Center typology is primarily characterized by the Metra station being the central focus of a built-up and identifiable neighborhood.

Photo of the original Kensington station