Articles filed under Metra
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Lawmakers blame Congress for flawed braking system rolloutJul 06, 2015 1:00 am - If Congress doesn't subsidize a pricey braking system for trains and push back a Jan. 1 deadline, the government could start fining Metra $25,000 a day, lawmakers said M...
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Metra conductor not a simple ticket takerJul 05, 2015 9:00 am - Ride along to get low-down how they keep us safe
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Images: Metra conductor loves his jobJul 05, 2015 1:00 am - Take a trip with Metra conductor Don Kiesgen as he talks about what he does every day as part of a job he loves. It's not just about opening doors and collecting ticket...
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Metra upgrades coming to Waukegan stationJun 29, 2015 1:00 am - Metra and the city of Waukegan will combine funds and resources to upgrade the Waukegan train station on the Union Pacific North Line. Officials said the $530,000 renov...
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Metra: Officers were justified in using Taser on manJun 26, 2015 1:00 am - A Bloomingdale man claims Metra police used excessive force when they subdued him with a Taser earlier this week during a dispute on a Milwaukee West Line train. Ryan Hu...
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Planners hope federal funding will help ease local freight gridlockJun 25, 2015 1:00 am - After years of short-term extensions, Congress is talking about a multiyear transportation funding bill that could help the Chicago region untie its freight gridlock, pl...
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Braking deadline looms for Metra, other agenciesJun 24, 2015 1:00 am - Metra and most other railroads won't meet a Dec. 31 deadline to install an automatic braking system known as positive train control, industry executives told Congress We...
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Advice for returning to suburbs after rally? Patience.Jun 18, 2015 1:00 am - Fans on a high from watching the Blackhawks hoist the Stanley Cup downtown should probably keep expectations low for getting home quickly on public transit. Metra added ...
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Metra OKs pet pilot project on Rock Island lineJun 17, 2015 1:00 am - Yorkies yes. Irish wolfhounds no. Metra directors voted 8-2 Wednesday to allow small pets in carriers on the Rock Island Line for a three-month pilot project. At the end...
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Metra scrutinizing $7.5 million Hastert got for Oswego extensionJun 15, 2015 5:30 am - Among all the flak flying around former Speaker Dennis Hastert, one piece of significant news emerged unrelated to his indictment for lying to the FBI. Metra Chairman Ma...