Articles filed under Metra
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Some riders getting a break in Metra's new fare structureMay 09, 2018 1:00 am - Metra is shaking up its fare structure to offer one-day passes and to consolidate zones in a number of exurbs, meaning cheaper rides for some. The changes aren't permane...
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Metra's new shop will crank out more refurbished railcars for ridersMay 01, 2018 1:00 am - With an average age of 28 years, Metra's rail cars have lived through the Gulf War, the dawn of the World Wide Web and the “Seinfeld” years. Nostalgia for the 1990s is f...
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Buffalo Grove creating new vision for Prairie View neighborhoodApr 30, 2018 1:00 am - Buffalo Grove will host a public open house next week to kick off the creation of a new vision for the area surrounding the Prairie View Metra station. The village has h...
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$34 million Elgin bridge replacement among Metra projectsApr 25, 2018 1:00 am - From building a new bridge to laying rail ties, Metra crews will tackle multiple projects this construction season with varying effects on commuters. One of the most sig...
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Mundelein adds six long-term parking spots at Metra stationApr 25, 2018 1:00 am - Six parking spots at Mundelein's Metra train station will be reserved for long-term parking starting Tuesday. People using the reserved spots for up to seven days no lon...
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Metra leaders aim to fast-track fare structure changesApr 18, 2018 1:00 am - Metra leaders urged staff planners Wednesday to expedite proposed changes in the railroad's fare structure. The existing fare system is five decades old and doesn't refl...
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Route 25 to close temporarily near BNSF tracks in Aurora WednesdayApr 10, 2018 1:00 am - A section of Route 25 in Aurora will be closed temporarily Wednesday to drives for immediate repairs, a City of Aurora spokesperson said Tuesday night. Route 25 will be ...
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Elmhurst awarded $2.4 million grant for Metra station rebuildApr 04, 2018 1:00 am - Elmhurst has secured a $2.4 million grant for the reconstruction of its downtown Metra station, bringing the pool of funding available for the project to $14.4 million. ...
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Metra service restored after pedestrian fatality near BarringtonMar 27, 2018 1:00 am - A pedestrian was struck and killed by Metra commuter train north of Barrington early Tuesday morning, authorities said. Train service on the Union Pacific Northwest Line...
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Plans for western O'Hare access show people-mover, screening - but when?Mar 19, 2018 5:30 am - So, does Chicago's makeover of O'Hare mean suburban drivers can cruise east on Route 390 into the west side of the airport, hop on a train and catch a flight? Not anytim...