Articles filed under Metra
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Questions about Metra fare, zone revisions? Forum, survey offered
Jul 17, 2023 4:41 PM - Metra officials will take questions about proposed fare changes at downtown stations starting Wednesday. -
Train service from Chicago to Rockford back on track
Jul 6, 2023 6:09 PM - The state is dusting off train service from Chicago to Rockford after a 40-year hiatus with two-hour daily trips coming in 2027. -
Pedestrian killed when struck by Metra train at Prairie View station in Buffalo Grove
Jul 3, 2023 9:50 AM - A 26-year-old man was killed Monday morning when struck by a Metra train at the Prairie View station in Buffalo Grove, authorities said. -
What commuters need to know about the proposed new Metra fares, zones
Jul 3, 2023 5:30 AM - Goodbye 10 zones, hello four. Here's what to know about major changes proposed for Metra's fare system.
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How new crossings aim to make Hanover Park Metra station safer for pedestrians
Jun 28, 2023 5:00 AM - Local leaders will join commuters Thursday to celebrate the completion of a pair of pedestrian safety crossings at the Hanover Park Metra station. -
Metra trains on the move after pedestrian hit near downtown Wheaton
Jun 27, 2023 3:55 PM - A pedestrian was struck by a train just east of downtown Wheaton Tuesday morning, halting rail traffic on Metra's Union Pacific West Line between College Avenue and West Chicago, authorities said. -
Metra rolls out proposal for sweeping fare changes
Jun 21, 2023 6:29 PM - Metra's plan to revamp the fare system is the "largest change" for customers in its history, chief Jim Derwinski said. -
With visions of a new train station, Des Plaines to purchase more land on Oakton Street
Jun 20, 2023 5:14 PM - Des Plaines is going to purchase more property on Oakton Street as part of an ongoing mission to land a Metra commuter rail station. -
Heading to Chicago to see Taylor Swift? Consider public transit
Jun 1, 2023 6:54 PM - Swifties don't have to languish in traffic gridlock en route to the big show with Metra and CTA options. -
Schedule tweaks coming on Metra UP West and Northwest lines
May 23, 2023 4:02 PM - Metra UP West or Northwest rider? Here's a look at coming schedule changes effective next Tuesday.
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