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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    December 14th, 2022

    Metra to rehab three Electric Line stations

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a $33.9 million contract to completely rebuild and make accessible three stations on the Metra… read more

    December 6th, 2022

    Metra to host Toys for Tots Drive

    The holiday season is upon us! Metra is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation for its morning… read more

    December 2nd, 2022

    Metra to upgrade service on 4 lines Dec. 12

    Metra will upgrade the schedules of four lines on Dec. 12, including the Milwaukee District North, Milwaukee District West, North Central… read more

    November 22nd, 2022

    Metra to expand UP-W schedule Dec. 5

    Metra UP West (UP-W) Line riders will have greatly expanded options just in time for the winter season when a new pilot schedule goes into… read more

    November 22nd, 2022

    Minor UP-N schedule changes Dec. 5

    Due to customer requests, Metra is adding stops to some of its trains on the UP North (UP-N) Line beginning Monday, Dec. 5. Metra is… read more

    November 11th, 2022

    Super Saver Monthly extended thru 2023

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a 2023 operating budget of $980 million that calls for continuing the $100 flat-rate “Super… read more

    November 1st, 2022

    Stop being added to BNSF train to aid students

    A stop will be added to an outbound BNSF Line train starting on the morning of Monday, Nov. 7 to aid students traveling from LaGrange to… read more

    October 27th, 2022

    UP North Line tie project to change evening schedules

    Metra and Union Pacific Railroad will be temporarily changing the times of scheduled evening inbound departures to Chicago on the UP North… read more

    October 17th, 2022

    Metra awards contract for Homewood Station rehab

    Image   The Metra Board of Directors has awarded a $14.5 million contract to… read more

    October 13th, 2022

    Metra seeks public comment on new strategic plan

    Metra is soliciting public comment on a draft of its new 2023-2027 strategic plan, which focuses on identifying and addressing the… read more