Articles filed under Metra
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Metra says new lobbyist contracts are worth the $2.7 millionJun 21, 2017 1:00 am - Metra directors approved about $2.7 million in state and federal lobbyist contracts with six firms over a five-year period Wednesday. "Absolutely we get our money's wort...
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No more seats that flip on Metra trains?Jun 21, 2017 1:00 am - The first seats were too old and the second had puny cupholders. But Metra directors hope its newest train seats will be just right, especially for riders who don't flip...
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Metra director Marty Oberman stepping down WednesdayJun 20, 2017 1:00 am - After saving Metra $25,000 a year when he didn't accept a stipend, Metra's former chairman and director Martin Oberman is stepping down. The Chicago attorney and former ...
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Libertyville weighs Metra station upgrades, new downtown housingJun 13, 2017 5:30 am - Two big projects just west of Milwaukee Avenue in downtown Libertyville finally may be advancing from the concept stage pending village board action. Trustees today will...
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Why is suburb-to-suburb commuting by public transit so impossible?Jun 12, 2017 5:30 am - Take transit to work instead of driving for Dump the Pump Day? I'm in. All that's needed is to jump on a Metra in Downers Grove, switch to a CTA train in Chicago, and ...
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Take Metra or use Ventra next week, maybe get free coffeeJun 07, 2017 1:00 am - Depending where you're commuting next Thursday, June 15, a hot cup of coffee could be waiting. Transit agencies are marking Dump the Pump Day, an event intended to encou...
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Metra trains back in service after pedestrian is killed near BarringtonApr 28, 2017 1:00 am - Metra trains were back in service Friday evening after a train struck and killed a pedestrian near Barrington earlier in the day, officials said. The pedestrian was hit...
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Third track should reduce delays between Geneva, West Chicago for Metra UP West passengersApr 21, 2017 1:00 am - It's only 8 miles of track, but the lack of it affects thousands of commuters in the city and suburbs daily. Union Pacific Railroad and Metra broke ground on a project F...
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Metra BNSF trains running, extensive delays remain after pedestrian accidentApr 20, 2017 1:00 am - Inbound and outbound trains on Metra's Burlington Northern Santa Fe Line have returned to service after a pedestrian accident halted traffic in both directions Thursday ...
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Metra inching forward on new railcars and locomotivesApr 19, 2017 1:00 am - It's not quite 419 railcars and locomotives, but Metra commuters can expect comfier and more reliable rides on some trains in a few years after officials acted to buy ne...