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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    January 17th, 2024

    Metra adopts Passenger Code of Conduct

    The Metra Board of Directors today adopted a Passenger Code of Conduct that identifies prohibited behaviors for anyone using Metra… read more

    January 17th, 2024

    Metra allows bikes on all trains

      Metra today made permanent a COVID-era policy that allows bikes on all trains, and said it was making room for additional bikes by… read more

    January 16th, 2024

    RTA, Metra, Cook County announce Access Pilot

    The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), Metra, and Cook County jointly announce the Access Pilot Program, which will extend reduced… read more

    December 18th, 2023

    Metra celebrates rehab of 103rd Street/Washington Heights Station

    Metra and local leaders today celebrated the completion of a major rehab of the 103rd Street/Washington Heights Station on the Rock Island… read more

    December 15th, 2023

    Ride Metra free on New Year’s Eve and enjoy Family Fares throughout the holiday season

    Make your holiday travel even more convenient and affordable with Metra’s Family Fares during the last weeks of December and with free… read more

    December 6th, 2023

    Metra to host Toys for Tots Drive

    The holiday season is upon us! Metra is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation for its morning… read more

    November 27th, 2023

    Metra adds Holiday Train to UP North Line

    Note: The UP North Holiday Train is now sold out. Happy Holidays! Metra will operate a special Holiday Train on the Union Pacific North… read more

    November 13th, 2023

    Metra to adjust Rock Island schedule beginning Nov. 27

    Beginning Monday, Nov. 27, Metra will be making minor changes to the schedules of three trains on its Rock Island Line to Joliet. These… read more

    November 10th, 2023

    Metra Board approves $1.1B operating budget that includes major revision to fare structure

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a $1.1 billion operating budget for 2024 that includes a major revision to the agency’s fare… read more

    November 8th, 2023

    Metra Police intervene to prevent a suicide

    Metra Police Officers successfully prevented a man from taking his own life this past Saturday in Blue Island. On Saturday, Nov. 4 at… read more