Articles filed under Metra
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Illinois Tollway's $20 million toll-collecting machines are now collecting dustNov 29, 2021 4:30 am - In roughly four years, a fleet of over 100 automatic payment machines along the Illinois tollway has sunk from essential tools to expensive white elephants. The machines...
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Five things to know before traveling during holidaysNov 22, 2021 4:30 am - Should I go to the family Thanksgiving bash in Michigan? Will gas prices drop before my holiday trip? Why are rental cars triple the pre-pandemic cost? Serenity now. Her...
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Metra labor dispute boils over with strike rumblings, but agency says riders shouldn't worryNov 17, 2021 12:00 am - Despite warnings by labor leaders that a strike by numerous Metra workers could be imminent, the commuter railroad said “no impact on service” is expected as negotiation...
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Metra to roll out new vending machinesNov 16, 2021 12:00 am - Metra plans to start installing new ticket vending machines across the system next year, a transition that may have a significant impact on future fare collection. Board...
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What's in the infrastructure bill for the suburbs? Ambiguous millions, experts sayNov 15, 2021 4:30 am - After months of negotiations, Congress finally passed a massive infrastructure package expected to be signed Monday by President Joe Biden. Does that mean workers will s...
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Crystal Lake to buy downtown train station property through Metra dealNov 04, 2021 1:00 am - The Crystal Lake City Council approved Tuesday the purchase of the 1.8-acre downtown train station and its surrounding property through an intergovernmental agreement wi...
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Crystal Lake considering plan to buy downtown Metra stationOct 31, 2021 1:00 am - The Crystal Lake City Council is set to vote Tuesday on whether it wants to enter into an agreement with Metra to buy property around the downtown train station property...
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Car stuck on tracks near Mount Prospect causing Metra delaysOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - Metra is warning commuters of extensive delays as a result of a car stuck on the tracks near Mount Prospect. Shortly after 7 p.m., Metra tweeted that inbound and outboun...
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Metra spending to bring back trains while projecting riders will take years to returnOct 25, 2021 5:30 am - Metra projects a welcome restoration of train service to pre-pandemic levels plus no fare hikes in the coming year. But the flip side is a 12.5% spike in spending — even...
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Metra budget won't raise fares; it brings back trains, but bets passengers will lagOct 13, 2021 1:00 am - Metra's $900 million proposed budget for 2022 is a balancing act as leaders lean on federal aid to bring service back to pre-COVID-19 levels on all lines in hopes of rec...