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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    January 13th, 2016

    Board approves $1 million for Union Station study

    The Metra Board of Directors today voted unanimously to spend $1 million on a study that will produce 30 percent design plans to improve… read more

    January 13th, 2016

    Metra Cuts Police Overtime Costs by 33% Since 2013

    Metra has cut police overtime costs by 33 percent over the past two years and overtime hours by 23 percent during the same period according… read more

    January 13th, 2016

    Metra permanently allows pets on all weekend trains

    The Metra Board of Directors today voted to permanently allow small pets in carriers on all weekend trains after a successful pilot program… read more

    December 29th, 2015

    2015 at Metra: the year in review

    Ventra App tops the list of customer-focused amenities offered in the last 12-months

    December 16th, 2015

    Police Officers Honored for Lifesaving Actions

    Board Honors Metra Officers Who Saved Heart Attack Victim

    December 10th, 2015

    Wi-Fi now available in all downtown Metra stations

    Free charging stations also offered at all five facilities

    November 19th, 2015

    CTA, Metra and Pace Release New Ventra App to the Public

    First-of-its-kind transit app now available for free download on Android and iOS mobile devices

    November 16th, 2015

    Metra names chief safety and environmental officer

    Metra today announced that Hilary Konczal has been named the agency’s first Chief Safety and Environmental Officer. The newly created… read more

    November 13th, 2015

    CTA, Metra and Pace Announce New Ventra App Will Launch Next Week

    First-of-its-kind transit app will allow customers to ride CTA, Metra and Pace 

    October 6th, 2015

    Metra enhances transparency

    Agency provides easy public access to a variety of documents on its website.