Articles filed under Metra
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Glen Ellyn to study new Metra train station, pedestrian tunnelJan 19, 2018 4:36 am - Glen Ellyn trustees have agreed to a further study into a major reconstruction of the downtown Metra station site that would replace the 1960s-era depot, build a pedestr...
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Police: Drunken driver narrowly escapes freight train collision in LisleJan 17, 2018 12:00 am - A man who drove his car onto the pedestrian platform at the Lisle Metra station and narrowly escaped getting hit by a freight train has been charged with drunken driving...
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How to have your say on proposed Metra fare changesJan 17, 2018 12:00 am - Metra riders can learn more about proposed changes to the fare structure at upcoming public forums to be held throughout February. The agency is hoping to create more fl...
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Wheaton Metra station still closed in the wake of November fireJan 02, 2018 12:00 am - Wheaton officials are hoping to reopen portions of the downtown Metra station by the end of the month if insurance inspectors allow the city to make temporary fixes to t...
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Transportation experts' predictions for 2018 in Chicago, suburbsDec 31, 2017 12:00 am - Goodbye to 2017, a bumpy trip for fliers, drivers and riders. Turbulence began early with a passenger being hauled off a United Airlines flight at O'Hare, and the year e...
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How Metra monthly passes become miniature works of artDec 25, 2017 7:00 am - It's more than just a monthly pass. It's a taste of romance, of adventure and nostalgia. The miniature works of art that make every Metra monthly pass pop come courtesy ...
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Metra on track with braking system that might have stopped Amtrak crashDec 20, 2017 4:00 am - An automatic braking system meant to prevent crashes like the Amtrak derailment in Washington state will start operating on Metra's four busiest train lines in 2018 whil...
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Metra settles for $225,000 in beating caseDec 12, 2017 12:00 am - A Chicago man beaten by Metra police officers in 2015 and wrongly jailed for 21 months has received a settlement of $225,000 from the railroad, officials said Tuesday. A...
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Operation North Pole in Rosemont provides 'best day ever' for sick kidsDec 09, 2017 12:00 am - Niles firefighter Jim Leibach wiped away tears, as did some of the other 200 local firefighters and police officers, as they stood on bended knee and welcomed 75 serious...
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5 things to know about how Metra prepares for winterDec 05, 2017 12:00 am - It's that magical time of year and Metra elves are testing train doors, calibrating the nozzles on switch heaters and revving snowblowers. Metra leaders Tuesday outlined...