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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    March 4th, 2020

    Lake County reverse-commute service on MD-North exceeding first-year goal

     A two-year reverse-commute pilot project funded by a public-private partnership between Metra and Lake County businesses and governments… read more

    December 19th, 2019

    Metra launches survey about new railcars

    Metra is about to buy some new railcars, and it wants the input of its customers in an online survey to order them. The survey can be found… read more

    December 12th, 2019

    Public invited to come out to cheer on the Operation North Pole Christmas train

    Metra and Operation North Pole (ONP) are encouraging Chicago area residents to come out this Saturday, Dec. 14 to cheer on the families… read more

    November 8th, 2019

    Board approves onboard camera purchase

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a $15.5 million contract to purchase and install cameras inside the commuter railroad’s… read more

    November 8th, 2019

    Metra Board approves 2020 budget

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a 2020 operating budget that keeps expenses in check, does not require a fare increase, and… read more

    November 6th, 2019

    New Cary Station depot officially opens

    Metra joined with officials from Cary and McHenry County today to dedicate the new station facility at Metra’s Cary Station on the Union… read more

    October 18th, 2019

    Heritage Locomotive Honors Advent of Diesel Era on the BNSF

    The mysterious locomotive had sat undisturbed at the shop long enough. It arrived at the BNSF Railway’s 14th Street shop from Georgia a… read more

    October 16th, 2019

    Metra, UP to close Evanston Central Street ticket office

    Due to declining on-site ticket sales at the Evanston Central Street Station on the Union Pacific North Line, Union Pacific Railroad will… read more

    October 8th, 2019

    Proposed 2020 budget includes no fare increase and $480.5 million in capital spending

    Metra today unveiled a proposed $827.4 million operating budget that keeps expenses in check and does not require a fare increase and… read more

    September 30th, 2019

    Metra joins local leaders to celebrate new Auburn Park Station project

    Metra CEO/Executive Director Jim Derwinski joined U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush, State Sen. Jacqueline Collins and Cook County Board President … read more