Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Metra Rock Island District train crosses a bridge over CSX and Indiana Harbor Belt tracks at Blue Island, Ill., on Aug. 7, 2025.
NEW LENOX, Ill. (WLS) -- A Metra train hit a 10-year-old boy on a bike in the south suburbs on Monday evening, causing extensive delays, officials said. Metra said Rock Island inbound and outbound ...
Metra will monitor customer feedback and operations and make future schedule adjustments as necessary. Milwaukee District North The new schedule will increase service on the line to 52 trains from 38 trains. It will: Increase midday service to hourly Add a rush-hour trip to increase capacity Improve reverse-commute service Improve late evening ...
Heritage Corridor (HC) to Joliet Printable schedule Metra Electric (ME) to University Park Printable schedule Milwaukee District North (MD-N)
Metra boosting weekend service on BNSF Line Publication Date Thursday, Body Just in time for summer fun, Metra is significantly boosting weekend service on the BNSF Line, adding trains on Saturdays and even more on Sundays to create the same schedule for both weekend days. There wi...
Metra repurchasing five 1950's bi-levels for UP North By jesi2282 in Metra Commuter Rail
Metra Electric South Shore Track 4 Expansion By renardo870 in Metra Commuter Rail
The earliest CNW painted bi-level cars were from 1955 (CNW 1-16 became Metra 7600-7606, 7900/1, 7607-7613). non of these batches remain with Metra. Only 292 of 674 cars are less than 50 years old.
an update of the Metra Electric route. I have done a lot of work on the equipment that will ultimately come with the route. here is a partially completed South Shore Line train.
Metra bought the wrong type of equipment for regional service including old frieght engines and the new cars on order. Sure they ran in service doesnt mean its the best use of equipment.
Monday, Metra will close the 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard Station in Harvey beginning May 16 as the agency undertakes a complete redo of the station that will replace the platforms and add an elevator to make the station accessible to people with disabilities. The station is expec...
Go to topic listing All Activity Home Chicago Region Metra Commuter Rail Shutting down because a train nhit a deer?
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A Metra number on a former C&NW car would have been 87xx, if a cab car. It wasn't a cab car, it was the second car behind the engine. I rode it on Tuesday. It also didn't have the old flip over C&NW seats that had a metal back & upholstery on just one side, but the current seats that just flip back & forth with upholstery on both sides.
Yahoo: Stations, grade crossings among focal points of Metra's 2026 construction season
Improvements to 20 stations, replacement of 22 grade crossings, and three major tie replacement projects are on tap as part of Metra’s 2026 construction season, as outlined by the commuter ...
Metra has outlined its 2026 construction programme, with works on stations, track, bridges, and signalling systems across the Chicago region.
Chicago Sun-Times: Metra's holiday trains will return in December. Here's how to catch them
Metra's holiday trains will return in December. Here's how to catch them
ABC 7 Chicago: Metra train hits 10-year-old boy on bike near New Lenox, causing extensive delays
Metra train hits 10-year-old boy on bike near New Lenox, causing extensive delays
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The RTA, Metra, and Cook County have partnered to extend the reduced fare rates to Metra riders experiencing low incomes regionwide through the Access Pilot Program.