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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    July 12th, 2019

    Ceremony reunites conductor with former Army squad leader

    Of all the phone calls Metra Conductor Omarr Hardaway has had with his friend and former U.S. Army squad leader Bell, none compare to one… read more

    July 11th, 2019

    #NowApproaching Morton Grove

    Come to Morton Grove on a bicycle and you will be one of many riding around the charming suburban village on their way to the forest… read more

    July 3rd, 2019

    #NowApproaching Kenosha

    Metra’s farthest north destination is the city of Kenosha, a little more than an hour and a half ride on the Union Pacific North Line… read more

    June 27th, 2019

    #NowApproaching Downers Grove

    When I was considering places to go for an afternoon of exploring, I was looking for something close to a train station. It was a bit… read more

    June 20th, 2019

    #NowApproaching: "The Blue Island Ridge" Bike Trip

    Chicago is a notoriously flat city. Like a lot of the Midwest, the flatness in the Chicagoland area is a product of glaciers that… read more

    June 13th, 2019

    Safety contest winners honored in ceremony

    Winners of Metra’s 2019 Safety Poster and Essay Contest were honored Wednesday, June 12 at the monthly meeting of the Metra Board of… read more

    June 13th, 2019

    #NowApproaching River Grove

    The unassuming town of River Grove may not be the first place that comes to mind as a date night destination. Once you step off of the… read more

    June 6th, 2019

    #NowApproaching Chicago Botanic Garden

    Perhaps Chicago Botanic Garden’s motto Urbs in Horto, or “city in a garden,” reflects the diverse flora and ecosystems all… read more

    June 5th, 2019

    Metra, Pace and Cook County to hold town hall in Harvey on improving transit

    Metra, Pace and Cook County will hold a town hall meeting in Harvey on June 18 to gather public input before creating a pilot program to… read more

    June 3rd, 2019

    #NowApproaching Riverside

    For my job, I ride a lot of Metra trains. Just about every line, passing nearly every station. Occasionally, I’ll see something from the… read more