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Metra buying refurbished locomotives to save money
Feb 20, 2019 8:26 PM - A funding shortfall means Metra officials are buying rebuilt locomotives instead of new ones. The board also raised the the executive director's salary. -
Metra halted at Fox River Grove after vehicle struck by train
Feb 20, 2019 10:31 PM - Metra trains were halted Wednesday night after a vehicle was struck on the tracks near Fox River Grove, officials said. -
Metra announces free train rides this weekend
Feb 11, 2019 4:22 PM - Free Metra rides? Yes, but just for this weekend. -
Buffalo Grove hosting open house on Prarie View station plan
Feb 5, 2019 2:35 PM - Buffalo Grove will host a second public open house Wednesday, Feb. 20, to reveal and gather feedback on the draft vision for the future of the Prairie View Metra station area on the village's north side. -
What we're watching today: Metra sets tracks on fire
Jan 30, 2019 11:06 AM - Metra used a low tech way to get the trains running today. Fire. -
Cold Wednesday morning? This morning could be even colder
Jan 31, 2019 6:07 AM - Wednesday morning was bad, with temperatures falling to minus 23. This morning could be worse, possibly tying the minus 27 record with fierce wind chills timed for the morning rush, the National Weather Service says. -
Colder weather means fewer trains for Metra riders
Jan 29, 2019 7:04 PM - Metra already instituted a modified schedule for today and now is extending it to Thursday, when riders will see fewer trains as an arctic beatdown that's also affecting flights continues. -
Metra shortens schedule as cold bears down
Jan 28, 2019 6:32 PM - As polar week worsens, Metra will operate a modified schedule and authorities advise people to stay at home if they can. -
With delays settled, work on two Metra stations in Libertyville back on track
Jan 28, 2019 5:33 AM - Major delays and other issues have been settled and work is on track for what essentially will be two new Metra commuter rail stations in Libertyville. -
Mundelein prompts study to improve Metra's North Central service
Jan 24, 2019 5:06 PM - Sparked by Mundelein's request for assistance, an effort has been launched to grow ridership on Metra's North Central Service from Chicago to Antioch.
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