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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    October 14th, 2016

    Metra Board names acting Chief Audit Officer

    The Metra Board of Directors today appointed William “Skip” Benz as Metra’s acting Chief Audit Officer (CAO), taking over an internal… read more

    October 14th, 2016

    Carlson elected chairman of Metra Board of Directors

    The Metra Board of Directors today unanimously elected Norman Carlson, an accounting professional with extensive experience in the rail… read more

    October 14th, 2016

    Metra to test real-time travel information screens at train stations

    Metra today announced plans to test new real-time travel information digital screens at three of its downtown train stations and select… read more

    September 27th, 2016

    Metra seeks $20.2 million grant for PTC installation on its Milwaukee lines

    Metra today announced that it has applied for a federal grant to help the railroad fund a $25.2 million program for installation of the… read more

    September 22nd, 2016

    Divvy comes to Metra’s Grayland Station

    Metra has entered into a first-of-its-kind agreement with the City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT), installing a Divvy… read more

    September 19th, 2016

    Metra 2017 budget process includes cost-cutting

    As part of its continuing effort to reduce costs and hold the line on spending, Metra has identified $5.3 million in savings and operating… read more

    September 12th, 2016

    Metra receives $3.7 million in security funding

    Metra announced today that it has received a FY 2016 Transit Security Grant of $3.7 million, which will be used for three distinct security… read more

    September 8th, 2016

    Metra now accepting proposals for community enhancement projects

    Metra today announced it is seeking partnership proposals from local community groups for enhancement projects, including art, landscaping… read more

    September 7th, 2016

    First rebuilt locomotive returns to service

    The first locomotive rebuilt under a $91 million remanufacturing contract has returned to service, the agency said today. The work is a… read more

    August 29th, 2016

    Metra updates policy for evaluating major service changes

    Public meeting on Sept. 7, public comment accepted through Sept. 9