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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    March 14th, 2024

    Metra hosting open house for Woodstock Yard Project

    Note: Materials from the open house and more details about the project can be found here. Metra will hold an open house meeting in… read more

    February 29th, 2024

    Metra launches 17th annual Safety Competition

    Students across Metra’s service area asked to “Become a Safety Influencer” by entering the rail agency’s 17th annual Metra Safety… read more

    February 21st, 2024

    Metra buying battery-powered trainsets

      Metra charged into a greener future today when the Board of Directors approved a contract to buy zero-emission, battery-powered… read more

    January 17th, 2024

    Metra adopts Passenger Code of Conduct

    The Metra Board of Directors today adopted a Passenger Code of Conduct that identifies prohibited behaviors for anyone using Metra… read more

    January 17th, 2024

    Metra allows bikes on all trains

      Metra today made permanent a COVID-era policy that allows bikes on all trains, and said it was making room for additional bikes… read more

    January 16th, 2024

    RTA, Metra, Cook County announce Access Pilot

    The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), Metra, and Cook County jointly announce the Access Pilot Program, which will extend reduced… read more

    December 18th, 2023

    Metra celebrates rehab of 103rd Street/Washington Heights Station

    Metra and local leaders today celebrated the completion of a major rehab of the 103rd Street/Washington Heights Station on the Rock Island… read more

    December 6th, 2023

    Metra to host Toys for Tots Drive

    The holiday season is upon us! Metra is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation for its morning… read more

    November 27th, 2023

    Metra adds Holiday Train to UP North Line

    Note: The UP North Holiday Train is now sold out. Happy Holidays! Metra will operate a special Holiday Train on the Union Pacific North… read more

    November 13th, 2023

    Metra to adjust Rock Island schedule beginning Nov. 27

    Beginning Monday, Nov. 27, Metra will be making minor changes to the schedules of three trains on its Rock Island Line to Joliet. These… read more