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Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

December 29th, 2015

2015 at Metra: the year in review

Ventra App tops the list of customer-focused amenities offered in the last 12-months

December 16th, 2015

Police Officers Honored for Lifesaving Actions

Board Honors Metra Officers Who Saved Heart Attack Victim

December 10th, 2015

Wi-Fi now available in all downtown Metra stations

Free charging stations also offered at all five facilities

November 19th, 2015

CTA, Metra and Pace Release New Ventra App to the Public

First-of-its-kind transit app now available for free download on Android and iOS mobile devices

November 16th, 2015

Metra names chief safety and environmental officer

Metra today announced that Hilary Konczal has been named the agency’s first Chief Safety and Environmental Officer. The newly created… read more

November 13th, 2015

CTA, Metra and Pace Announce New Ventra App Will Launch Next Week

First-of-its-kind transit app will allow customers to ride CTA, Metra and Pace

October 6th, 2015

Metra enhances transparency

Agency provides easy public access to a variety of documents on its website.

October 5th, 2015

Metra completes installation of charging stations

Outlets now available to public at four of Metra’s downtown stations

October 1st, 2015

Metra posts buying plan online

Information provided for businesses seeking to supply goods and services

September 25th, 2015

Metra safety director wins international safety award

Employee also appointed to global safety organization board