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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    April 27th, 2021

    Metra starts online recruitment effort

    Metra will be hiring more than 100 workers in a variety of occupations in the coming months to prepare for an expected increase in… read more

    April 21st, 2021

    Metra seeks battery-powered, zero-emission locomotives

    Demonstrating its leadership and commitment to innovation and cleaner energy, Metra is challenging the industry to create a zero-emission… read more

    April 14th, 2021

    Metra's 2021 construction program

    Spring traditionally marks the beginning of construction season across the Chicago region and the Metra system is no exception. Work has… read more

    April 9th, 2021

    Metra and Woodstock celebrate completion of station rehab project

    Metra, Woodstock and McHenry County officials today celebrated the completion of the rehab of the Metra station in downtown Woodstock. “… read more

    April 5th, 2021

    Schedules expanding on three lines April 12

    As Chicagoland continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and more of the region’s residents return to work, Metra is adding service… read more

    March 18th, 2021

    Metra names McCann as Chief Operating Officer

    Metra has promoted Kevin McCann, who rose through the ranks to become head of the agency’s Mechanical Department, to be its next Chief… read more

    March 18th, 2021

    Thank your CTA, Metra and Pace employees today

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

    March 17th, 2021

    New air purification system coming to railcars

    As part of its continued efforts to create safety and build rider confidence, Metra is significantly upgrading the ventilation system on… read more

    March 11th, 2021

    Metra Concludes Safe Return to Work Summit

      Metra and the Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago (BOMA/Chicago) conducted the Safe Return to Work Summit on… read more

    February 17th, 2021

    Metra going greener with plan to buy low-emission switch locomotives

    Metra is making itself even more environmentally friendly with a plan to purchase seven new low-emission switch locomotives, including the… read more