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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    October 18th, 2013

    Final 2014 Budget Released for Public Comment

    No fare increases or service cuts in Metra’s 2014 budget plan The Metra Board of Directors today approved the release of the agency’s… read more

    September 30th, 2013

    A statement from Metra Interim CEO Don Orseno

    A lot has been said and written about Metra this summer, but little of it had to do with the 4,400 men and women who work hard every day to… read more

    August 27th, 2013

    Railroad veteran named Metra's interim executive director

    The Metra Board of Directors today selected Deputy Executive Director/Chief Operations Officer Donald A. Orseno, a lifelong railroader, as… read more

    July 17th, 2013

    Metra Police Receives Gold Standard Award

    Metra officials announced today that the Metra Police Department has received the Gold Standard Award from the Transportation Security… read more

    June 14th, 2013

    Metra Crew Workers Honored for Safety Record

    Two Metra workers who have been instrumental during our 47th St. Diesel Shop’s remarkable, unblemished safety record were recognized… read more

    December 27th, 2012

    Metra Installing Defibrillators on all its trains

    Announces partnership with Northwestern Medicine and RTA to outfit 300 AEDs on Metra trains  Thanks to a grant from the Regional… read more

    November 14th, 2012

    Metra debuts new cars for Metra Electric

    Metra on Wednesday debuted new Highliner cars for the Metra Electric Line and dedicated the first car to the late Board Member Elonzo “… read more

    October 12th, 2012

    Proposed 2013 Budget Released for Public Comment

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved the release of its preliminary 2013 budget and 2014-2015 financial plan. The 2013 budget… read more

    August 20th, 2012

    Metra breaks ground on rehabilitation of Fox River Grove station

    Fox River Grove President Robert J. Nunamaker and other dignitaries joined Metra Acting Chairman Larry Huggins, Board Members Jack Schaffer… read more

    August 7th, 2012

    Metra breaks ground on rehabilitation of Cicero Station

    State Senator Martin A. Sandoval and Cicero Town President Larry Dominick joined Metra Acting Chairman Larry Huggins and Executive Director… read more