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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    June 23rd, 2023

    Track work requires BNSF weekend schedule changes July 8-9

    BNSF will operate a Sunday schedule on both Saturday, July 8, and Sunday, July 9, due to scheduled track work at the Westmont Station.… read more

    June 22nd, 2023

    Metra breaks ground on project to rebuild three Metra Electric stations

    Metra and elected officials broke ground today on a project to rebuild the 79th Street/Chatham, 87th Street/Woodruff and 103rd Street/… read more

    June 21st, 2023

    Metra seeks public feedback on proposed simplified fare structure

    Para vercion en Espanol, haga clic aqui. Metra is asking for its customers and the public to comment on the biggest proposed change to its… read more

    June 21st, 2023

    Peterson Avenue to close overnight June 24 at Metra tracks to accommodate bridge work

    Motorists are advised to avoid Peterson Avenue near Ridge and Ravenswood avenues Saturday night, June 24 due to planned work on the… read more

    June 21st, 2023

    Service added to four lines for Pride Parade

       

    June 15th, 2023

    30-minute delays on midday UP-NW trains could last thru June 20 due to Union Pacific tie work

    Union Pacific Railroad needs a little more time to complete tie replacement work on the UP Northwest Line between Barrington and Crystal… read more

    June 12th, 2023

    Ride Metra free to Ravinia this summer

    Enjoying music under the stars at the Ravinia Festival is tradition for thousands across Chicagoland. Now getting to the festival grounds… read more

    June 9th, 2023

    Union Pacific RR tie project could delay midday UP-NW trains by up to 30 minutes next week

    Midday trains on the UP Northwest Line may be delayed by up to 30 minutes starting Monday, June 12, through Friday, June 16, due to a Union… read more

    June 8th, 2023

    Safety Contest winners announced

    The votes have been tallied and Metra today announced the news that school-age children across the region have been waiting for: the names… read more

    May 26th, 2023

    No Rock Island service in Joliet on Saturday, June 3

    Rock Island Line trains will operate to and from the New Lenox Station instead of Joliet on Saturday, June 3, due to a Canadian National… read more