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Metra going for battery-powered locomotives

— August 19, 2022

The 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…

Cook County outlines transportation projects
— January 10, 2022

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding to further transportation projects and initiatives led by the county’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH). …
Committee addresses trailer tollway rates, railway infrastructure
— March 8, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – A House transportation committee on Monday, March 8 advanced two bills, one lowering toll rates for small trailers and another creating a forum on future railway infrastructure….
Metra looking to toot its own horn
— February 25, 2020

Metra 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….
Public gets look at proposed Metra stations in Kendall County
— December 4, 2019

Jeff Houghton of Oswego was one of more than 70 area residents who attended an open house at the Oswego Village Hall Dec. 3 regarding the potential extension of Metra BNSF commuter…

Metra expanding schedules on three lines beginning Monday
— April 8, 2021

As 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…
Pace suspends some commuter bus routes in Naperville starting Monday
— April 12, 2020

Due 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…
Metra checks out ticket-monitoring systems
— February 4, 2020

Rail 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…