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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    December 12th, 2019

    Public invited to come out to cheer on the Operation North Pole Christmas train

    Metra and Operation North Pole (ONP) are encouraging Chicago area residents to come out this Saturday, Dec. 14 to cheer on the families… read more

    November 8th, 2019

    Board approves onboard camera purchase

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a $15.5 million contract to purchase and install cameras inside the commuter railroad’s… read more

    November 8th, 2019

    Metra Board approves 2020 budget

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a 2020 operating budget that keeps expenses in check, does not require a fare increase, and… read more

    November 6th, 2019

    New Cary Station depot officially opens

    Metra joined with officials from Cary and McHenry County today to dedicate the new station facility at Metra’s Cary Station on the Union… read more

    October 18th, 2019

    Heritage Locomotive Honors Advent of Diesel Era on the BNSF

    The mysterious locomotive had sat undisturbed at the shop long enough. It arrived at the BNSF Railway’s 14th Street shop from Georgia a… read more

    October 16th, 2019

    Metra, UP to close Evanston Central Street ticket office

    Due to declining on-site ticket sales at the Evanston Central Street Station on the Union Pacific North Line, Union Pacific Railroad will… read more

    October 8th, 2019

    Proposed 2020 budget includes no fare increase and $480.5 million in capital spending

    Metra today unveiled a proposed $827.4 million operating budget that keeps expenses in check and does not require a fare increase and… read more

    September 30th, 2019

    Metra joins local leaders to celebrate new Auburn Park Station project

    Metra CEO/Executive Director Jim Derwinski joined U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush, State Sen. Jacqueline Collins and Cook County Board President … read more

    September 18th, 2019

    Metra Launches Switch Pilot to Cut Delays

      Hundreds of switches line Metra’s railroad network. Most of the time, they work seamlessly to guide trains from one track to… read more

    September 11th, 2019

    No Metra fare increase in 2020

    Metra today announced that it will not raise fares in 2020, the second year in a row that it has not asked customers to pay more. The… read more