Articles filed under Metra
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Pedestrian hit by Metra train dies in ElginJul 08, 2014 1:01 am - An inbound Metra train on the Milwaukee District West Line struck and killed a pedestrian Tuesday afternoon near Route 31 in Elgin, a spokesman said. The train had just ...
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Metra back to normal after train hits Hinsdale bridgeJun 28, 2014 1:00 am - A double-decker freight train struck a wood beam hanging down from an overpass Saturday morning near Hinsdale Hospital in Hinsdale, causing Metra delays on the BNSF Line...
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Editorial: Metra should get on board with VentraJun 25, 2014 1:01 am - Putting a man on the moon used to be the standard of comparison for seemingly simple technologies that had yet to be developed. "They can put a man on the moon, why can'...
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Metra, Lombard hosting open house for pedestrian underpass projectJun 23, 2014 1:01 am - Anyone curious about a pedestrian underpass project slated to begin next week in downtown Lombard is welcome to attend an open house Wednesday evening to meet with offic...
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Metra train collides with car near HinsdaleJun 23, 2014 1:01 am - A Metra train collided with a car Monday near Hinsdale, causing more delays on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Line, according to the Chicago Tribune. The accident occu...
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BNSF pledges better communication in light of train delaysJun 20, 2014 1:01 am - BNSF Railroad officials fell on their swords for unanticipated slowdowns on the Metra line caused by repairs this month and pledged Friday to do better. The railroad has...
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Mulder, Schaffer exit Metra boardJun 20, 2014 1:01 am - A year after one of Metra's most controversial chapters opened, a revamped board bid farewell to two veteran members Friday. Outgoing Directors Jack Schaffer, a former s...
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Freight train hits pedestrian in Lake ForestJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - A freight train struck a pedestrian Thursday night near the Metra station in Lake Forest, officials said. Police responded to the scene about 8 p.m. near Everett and Wau...
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Cook County to screen Arlene Mulder replacement on Metra publiclyJun 16, 2014 1:01 am - Following on a new tradition of interviewing Metra board candidates in public, Cook County officials will screen replacements for outgoing Director Arlene Mulder at an o...
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Investigation continues into teen's electrocution at Metra yardJun 16, 2014 1:00 am - Authorities on Monday identified the 13-year-old boy who was electrocuted after climbing on top of a Metra train car Sunday evening in the South suburbs. The Chicago tee...