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Metra aims to prevent child exploitation with poster blitz
Apr 17, 2019 7:07 PM - Metra is partnering with an advocacy group to help young victims of sexual trafficking. -
Amtrak on hot seat for Union Station meltdown
Apr 16, 2019 4:56 PM - Metra wants to control its destiny by controlling operations in and out of Union Station but Amtrak says no at a federal hearing. -
Misconduct on the train? Report it using new Metra app
Apr 15, 2019 6:17 PM - If you see something, say something. Or pull out your smartphone to report misdeeds on Metra using a new app. -
'We cannot let this situation happen again': Lipinski wants Amtrak to answer for Union Station problems
Apr 12, 2019 2:10 PM - Amtrak will face questions about a mishap that delayed thousands of Metra riders at a hearing Tuesday before U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski. -
Power outage delays resolved at Union Station
Apr 11, 2019 1:12 PM - It's back to business for Metra trains after a power outage at Union Station messed up the morning commute for BNSF passengers. -
More scrutiny for Amtrak and no reimbursement for riders after Feb. 28 mess-up
Apr 3, 2019 7:03 PM - Amtrak's apologies aren't good enough for one congressman after thousands of Metra commuters were stranded or stuck on trains during a bungled technical upgrade in February. U.S. Rep. Daniel Lipinski said he is "extremely disappointed" Amtrak rejected his suggestion that it reimburse riders. -
UP Northwest line trains moving, but major delays after pedestrian was hitMar 29, 2019 10:07 AM - The Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line is experiencing delays after a person was hit and killed by a train near Edison Park, Metra is reporting. Trains are moving again, and schedules are expected to be back on track well before the evening rush hour, officials said.
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Metra OKs comfy rail cars and locomotives, but directors aren't comfy with Amtrak
Mar 20, 2019 7:04 PM - Metra forged ahead with plans for new railcars with cupholders and greener locomotives Wednesday even as leaders fumed about something beyond their control -- the tracks out of Union Station. -
What Metra stations are popular? Agency looking at well-used and underused stops
Mar 20, 2019 7:13 PM - Metra aims to increase ridership on ghost-town stations like Rosemont and possibly add stations on popular routes. -
Cause of massive Metra delays: A worker fell on the circuit board
Mar 1, 2019 5:36 PM - An Amtrak worker fell onto a circuit board during a server upgrade Thursday morning and caused hourslong delays for Metra riders stuck on crowded trains going to and leaving Chicago's Union Station all day long.
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