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The Metra Electric Line will be partially shut down on two weekends in May (May 3-4 and May 10-11) due to extensive construction associated with the South Shore Line’s expansion plans, work that will…
Metra announced today that it will recognize Take a Child to Work Day on Thursday, April 24, by allowing young people 12 and under who are accompanied by an adult to ride for free.“Once again, Metra…
Every day Metra provides one of the most earth-friendly ways to get around Chicagoland, and for this year’s Earth Day celebrations, Metra is doing its part to help the planet and promote sustainable…
Students across Chicagoland are being asked to put their creativity to work for rail safety and enter the rail agency’s 18th annual Metra Safety Competition, which officially kicks off today.This…
Metra is proud to invite the public to participate in a collaborative education conference aimed at raising awareness and fostering community engagement in the fight against human trafficking.  …
Metra and its railroad and municipal partners are taking on a wide variety of projects during the 2025 construction season, including improvements to 52 stations and replacement of 43 grade crossings…
On Tuesday, March 18, Chicago’s three regional transit operators—the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace Suburban Bus—ask riders and the general public to join them in celebrating…
Metra will host an open house on March 18 to provide updates on its plan to construct a new layover rail yard in McHenry County near Woodstock.The open house will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2025,…
Metra is launching a survey and scheduling public outreach events this month to ask riders what they think about potentially renaming lines to make the system easier to understand for new and…
If you’re planning to join in Chicago’s annual celebrations of all things Irish, Metra is your ticket to enjoying the festivities without the hassles of fighting traffic and finding a parking space.…