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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    November 20th, 2024

    Work to impact Metra Electric, South Shore service on two December weekends

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui  The Metra Electric Line will be partially shut down on two weekends in December, Dec. 7-8… read more

    November 18th, 2024

    Metra adds Holiday Train on Metra Electric Line; Nov. 30 evening train tickets go on sale at noon Tuesday

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui  Tickets for this added train are sold out. Happy Holidays from Metra. Due to popular demand… read more

    November 18th, 2024

    Metra to open new 79th St./Chatham Station on Dec. 16, close 87th St./Woodruff on same day for similar rehab

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui  The 79th Street/Chatham Station on the Metra Electric Line, which has been closed since 2023… read more

    November 13th, 2024

    Metra OKs $1.1b operating budget; No fare changes planned for 2025

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui  The Metra Board of Directors today approved a 2025 operating budget of $1.135 billion that… read more

    November 11th, 2024

    Metra unveils special locomotive to honor veterans

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui  Metra has unveiled a specially painted locomotive to honor all veterans and active-duty… read more

    November 6th, 2024

    Metra to run Holiday Trains on six lines

    The 2024 Holiday Trains are sold out. Happy Holidays from Metra! Para version en espanol haga click aqui Metra will be bringing holiday… read more

    October 29th, 2024

    Metra and officials celebrate reopening of 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard Station

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui  Metra and a variety of state and local officials today celebrated the reopening of the 147th… read more

    October 21st, 2024

    Track work to affect University Park service on Oct. 27

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui The University Park Station on the Metra Electric Line will be closed Sunday, Oct. 27 due to… read more

    October 21st, 2024

    147th Street/Sibley Station to reopen Oct. 28

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui Metra’s 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard Station on the Metra Electric Line in Harvey will reopen to… read more

    October 10th, 2024

    No fare increases in Metra’s proposed $1.1b operating budget for 2025

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui Metra today proposed a 2025 operating budget of $1.135 billion that holds fares steady at current… read more