Metra going for battery-powered locomotives
— August 19, 2022The Metra Board of Directors on Aug. 17 approved a first-of-its-kind plan to convert up to six of Metra’s oldest diesel locomotives to zero-emission battery power. “This procurement…
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Metra expanding schedules on three lines beginning Monday
— April 8, 2021As Chicago area continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and more of the region’s residents return to work, Metra is adding service on three of its lines – the BNSF, Milwaukee…
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Metra looking to toot its own horn
— February 25, 2020Metra wants to get its story out to customers and potential customers. The railroad company serving Chicago and its suburbs plans to ramp up its public relations efforts in coming months….
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State capital plan moves Metra Kendall service closer to reality
— June 10, 2019When the state of Illinois passed the first capital bill in 10 years, it included $100 million to support something the towns of Montgomery, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano and Sandwich have…
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Kendall communities still seek BNSF Metra extension
— September 4, 2018The empty park-and-ride lot west of Orchard Road in Oswego is a testament to nearly three decades of unsuccessful attempts to extend Metra commuter rail service from Aurora to Kendall…
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Pace suspends some commuter bus routes in Naperville starting Monday
— April 12, 2020Due to low ridership levels during the COVID-19 pandemic and statewide shutdown, effective Monday, April 13, Pace is suspending all service on Naperville’s neighborhood feeder…
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Metra checks out ticket-monitoring systems
— February 4, 2020Rail commuters can expect to be approached at some of the region’s largest depots. It’s neither politicians stumping for votes (at least not yet) nor marketers handing out the latest…
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Metra pushes for capital cash to avoid cuts
— November 6, 2018Metra commuters will be spared a fare hike in 2019, but without an influx of cash for the rail line those riders may face service cuts in 2020. The rail agency opted to give passengers…
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