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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    February 24th, 2016

    Metra to Expand Heritage Corridor Service

    New Service Begins March 14.  Heritage Corridor riders will have a new option for getting home each weekday when Metra adds a new mid-… read more

    February 17th, 2016

    Metra to Host Payroll Compliance Training Session

    Metra will host free training sessions on DBE payroll compliance for construction contractors and subcontractors on Wednesday, Feb. 24,… read more

    February 12th, 2016

    Metra Electric's Original Highliner Cars Officially Retired

    Forty-four years after the debut of the original Highliner cars on the Metra Electric Line, the last six of them carried their final… read more

    February 11th, 2016

    Guilty Plea in Metra Conductor Assault Case

    A Buffalo Grove man today pleaded guilty to assaulting a Metra conductor last December at Chicago Union Station.

    February 2nd, 2016

    Metra seeks firm to manufacture up to 367 new railcars

    Metra today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the design and production of new railcars as part of the agency’s 10-year, $2.4… read more

    January 26th, 2016

    Metra debuts new seats on some railcars

    Metra announced plans to launch into service the first of 30 railcars featuring a new style of seats with armrests, built-in cup holders… read more

    January 20th, 2016

    Metra customers use Ventra App for one millionth ride

    Metra customers have now taken more than 1 million rides using mobile tickets on the new Ventra App, Metra announced today.

    January 13th, 2016

    Board approves $1 million for Union Station study

    The Metra Board of Directors today voted unanimously to spend $1 million on a study that will produce 30 percent design plans to improve… read more

    January 13th, 2016

    Metra Cuts Police Overtime Costs by 33% Since 2013

    Metra has cut police overtime costs by 33 percent over the past two years and overtime hours by 23 percent during the same period according… read more

    January 13th, 2016

    Metra permanently allows pets on all weekend trains

    The Metra Board of Directors today voted to permanently allow small pets in carriers on all weekend trains after a successful pilot program… read more