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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    March 15th, 2019

    When the going gets tough: restoring the Metra Electric

    When the polar vortex came roaring into the Chicago region in late January, bringing the coldest temperatures the region had experienced in… read more

    March 8th, 2019

    A Discussion About Disruptions

        We often receive questions about service disruptions as they are happening and as follow-ups the next day. We understand… read more

    February 21st, 2019

    Metra launching two surveys

    Metra today launched two online surveys to gather customer feedback in two areas – the BNSF Line schedule, and weekend service. A new BNSF… read more

    February 20th, 2019

    New reverse-commute service to Lake County begins March 4

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

    February 20th, 2019

    Metra Board approves locomotive purchase

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a $70.9 million contract to purchase 15 remanufactured locomotives to begin to replace Metra’s… read more

    February 11th, 2019

    Metra to offer free rides for a weekend

    For the first time in its history, Metra will offer free rides for an entire weekend, Feb. 16-17, in an effort to boost weekend ridership… read more

    February 8th, 2019

    How to report a problem on the railroad

    Reports of issues at Chicago area rail crossings have been in the spotlight lately. A malfunctioning railroad gate could present a serious… read more

    February 6th, 2019

    Metra to close Winnetka Station ticket office

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

    January 25th, 2019

    The Milwaukee Road Lives Again in Locomotive 405

      Late into the evening on Wednesday, Jan. 9, a group of Metra railroaders organized via email an early morning plan to place a… read more

    January 16th, 2019

    Metra review of Nov. 9 grade crossing incident in Mokena

    On Nov. 9, a Mokena police dashboard camera captured the railroad crossing gates failing to activate along the Rock Island Line at 191st… read more