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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    May 25th, 2017

    Metra launches Metra Moves Me campaign

    Metra today announced the start of a new advertising and marketing campaign aimed at getting more Chicago area commuters out of their cars… read more

    May 24th, 2017

    Metra OKs $48.2 million in UP North Line work

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved three contracts totaling $48.2 million to replace or repair several bridges along the Union… read more

    May 24th, 2017

    Metra Board approves $3 million contract to renovate Hazel Crest Station

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a $3 million contract to renovate the Hazel Crest Station on the Metra Electric Line.The Bowa… read more

    May 24th, 2017

    Metra to install inward-facing locomotive cameras

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved an $11 million contract to replace the camera system on its trains with an upgraded system that… read more

    May 16th, 2017

    Romeoville breaks ground on new Metra station

    Romeoville Mayor John Noak, U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski, Will County Executive Larry Walsh and Metra Executive Director/CEO Don Orseno… read more

    May 8th, 2017

    Metra, Arroyo break ground on Healy Station renovation

    Metra Executive Director/CEO Don Orseno joined State Rep. Luis Arroyo, Illinois Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti, Illinois House Speaker Michael… read more

    April 28th, 2017

    Employee Spotlight: Joe Sykes

    Joe Sykes’ railroad ties run deep.A third generation railroader, he remembers taking his first train ride on Chicago’s L when he was 9… read more

    April 21st, 2017

    UP West Line track project breaks ground

    Metra and Union Pacific Railroad joined state, county and local officials and members of the community in Maywood today to break ground on… read more

    April 19th, 2017

    Metra to seek proposals for new cars, engines

    The Metra Board of Directors today authorized the agency to move forward with requests for proposals (RFPs) for the design and production… read more

    April 19th, 2017

    Metra adds funding to 2017 capital program

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved changes to the agency’s 2017 capital program, adding $22.9 million from the 2016 operating… read more