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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    July 23rd, 2024

    Four late night UP West Line trains cancelled Friday, July 26, due to track project

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí.   The last two inbound and the last two outbound trains on Metra’s Union Pacific… read more

    July 22nd, 2024

    Construction project to affect Milwaukee North Line service July 26-28

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Track work on Metra’s Milwaukee District North will require busing between Grayslake and… read more

    July 10th, 2024

    Metra to offer O'Hare shuttle trains during DNC

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra will offer hourly shuttle trains during the Democratic National Convention that will… read more

    July 10th, 2024

    Some UP West Line service to originate at West Chicago on July 14 due to track project

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. To accommodate a major track construction project on Metra’s Union Pacific West Line,… read more

    July 9th, 2024

    Construction project to affect Milwaukee North Line service July 12

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Two Metra trains will not operate beyond Lake Forest late Friday night, July 12, due to… read more

    July 3rd, 2024

    Construction to impact Metra Electric Line midday and weekend service July 13-21

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. CHICAGO (July 3, 2024) – Metra will be adjusting its Electric Line schedules from July 13… read more

    July 1st, 2024

    Metra adds trains for NASCAR race

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. The second annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race is coming to Chicago’s Grant Park July 6… read more

    June 26th, 2024

    Service added to two lines for Pride Parade

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra will add trains to its Union Pacific North and Union Pacific West lines on Sunday,… read more

    June 12th, 2024

    Metra awards contract to rebuild 95th St./Chicago State U. Station

      Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. The Metra Board of Directors today approved a $33.4 million contract to… read more

    June 11th, 2024

    Metra works with community to plant native species at Peterson/Ridge

    Metra partnered with local conservation groups and environmental experts to establish a landscape featuring exclusively native perennial… read more