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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    May 7th, 2024

    Metra statement regarding MMA proposal

    Metra applauds Senator Ram Villivalam and Representative Eva-Dina Delgado for their leadership in Springfield and for starting the… read more

    May 6th, 2024

    UP North Line weekday service to expand May 20 as new Peterson/Ridge Station opens

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra’s newest station at Peterson/Ridge in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood is set to… read more

    April 22nd, 2024

    Metra schedules 49 safety blitzes in 2024

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra announced today that it will conduct Operation Lifesaver Safety Blitzes at 49 train… read more

    April 15th, 2024

    Metra celebrates Earth Day with a week of activities

    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… read more

    April 4th, 2024

    Metra boosting weekend service on BNSF Line

    A Spanish language version of this release is available here. Just in time for summer fun, Metra is significantly boosting weekend service… read more

    April 3rd, 2024

    Metra launches 2024 construction program

    Metra and its railroad and municipal partners today announced a comprehensive list of construction projects planned for 2024. In addition… read more

    March 20th, 2024

    Metra Extends Safety Competition Deadline

    Metra announced today that it is extending the deadline for entries in its 17th Annual Safety Competition to May 5. The competition asks… read more

    March 14th, 2024

    Metra hosting open house for Woodstock Yard Project

    Note: Materials from the open house and more details about the project can be found here. Metra will hold an open house meeting in… read more

    February 29th, 2024

    Metra launches 17th annual Safety Competition

    Students across Metra’s service area asked to “Become a Safety Influencer” by entering the rail agency’s 17th annual Metra Safety… read more

    February 21st, 2024

    Metra buying battery-powered trainsets

      Metra charged into a greener future today when the Board of Directors approved a contract to buy zero-emission, battery-powered… read more