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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    April 13th, 2022

    Metra celebrates Earth Day with a week of activities

    As a public transit agency, Metra is already green. But to celebrate Earth Day this year, Metra is going even greener with a week of… read more

    April 7th, 2022

    Metra to expand UP-NW service

     As riders return to the weekday commute and construction activity ramps up, Metra will be significantly expanding the weekday… read more

    April 6th, 2022

    Metra to hold April 27 open house on UP-N bridge project

    Metra will hold a public open house on April 27 to inform adjacent property owners and the public about its progress on the UP North… read more

    March 18th, 2022

    Say "thanks" to transit workers

    Today, Chicago’s three regional transit agencies—the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace Suburban Bus—ask riders and the… read more

    March 16th, 2022

    BNSF schedule changes coming March 28

    Beginning Monday, March 28, Metra will be implementing significant changes to the BNSF Line schedule, adding trains to reduce crowding and… read more

    February 21st, 2022

    Metra extends expiration dates on One-Way and 10-Ride tickets

    One-Way and 10-Ride tickets that have expired since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 will remain valid for travel on… read more

    February 16th, 2022

    Metra Police ask for help to apprehend robbery suspect

    UPDATE: With the public’s assistance, Metra Police arrested a suspect overnight in the robbery of a Metra conductor Tuesday afternoon at… read more

    December 29th, 2021

    Metra announces hiring coming in January due to anticipated schedule adjustments

    Metra is planning a major hiring effort in early January to make sure it has enough personnel for schedule adjustments in the first quarter… read more

    December 9th, 2021

    $6 Day Pass debuts Feb.1

    A new three-zone, $6 Day Pass will debut only in the Ventra app on Feb. 1. In addition, Metra’s popular $10 Day Pass will continue to be… read more

    November 16th, 2021

    Officials mark completion of CREATE project

    Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Franklin Park Mayor Barrett Pedersen and the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation… read more