Articles filed under Metra
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Metra inching forward on new railcars and locomotivesApr 19, 2017 1:00 am - It's not quite 419 railcars and locomotives, but Metra commuters can expect comfier and more reliable rides on some trains in a few years after officials acted to buy ne...
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Police: Death of woman hit by train in Mt. Prospect a suicideApr 14, 2017 1:00 am - The death of a 59-year-old Woodstock woman struck by a Metra train Thursday in Mount Prospect has been ruled a suicide, authorities said Friday. Union Pacific Northwest ...
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Search for money to build new Elmhurst Metra station beginsMar 13, 2017 1:00 am - The search for funding to pay for a new Metra station in downtown Elmhurst began this month when the city applied for $18 million in federal funds. But for the city's v...
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Train strikes, kills pedestrian in ElginMar 13, 2017 1:00 am - Outbound Metra trains on the Milwaukee District West Line were stopped during Monday evening's commute after a train struck and killed a pedestrian in Elgin, Metra offic...
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Six-story, 165-unit luxury apartment building coming to downtown ElmhurstMar 10, 2017 12:00 am - A six-story complex with 165 luxury apartment units, stores and parking soon could be the newest addition to Elmhurst's growing downtown. Aldermen this week voted 9-4 to...
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It's your chance to give Metra advice on fare structureMar 07, 2017 12:00 am - Seven-day train passes? Discounts for students? Bargain prices during slow periods? Metra riders can opine on these topics through a survey the railroad is conducting in...
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What track will new Metra chairman take?Mar 06, 2017 4:33 am - Three months into Norman Carlson's tenure as Metra director in spring 2013, the railroad was reeling from a political scandal and the exodus of top leaders. The commuter...
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Metra CEO Orseno retiring in December, board to launch 'nationwide' searchFeb 24, 2017 12:00 am - Metra stalwart Don Orseno announced Friday plans to retire in December as the agency's board of directors launched a "nationwide" search for a replacement CEO. The forme...
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Better afternoon commute for Metra riders after morning headachesFeb 24, 2017 12:00 am - After a rough morning, Metra commuters using Union Station had a better ride home Friday. A computer meltdown at about 6:15 a.m. brought trains to a standstill entering ...
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Metra slates talks on $34 million Elgin bridge rebuildFeb 21, 2017 12:00 am - Metra riders on the Milwaukee West Line can learn more about a massive project to reconstruct the bridge carrying trains over the Fox River in Elgin at a public hearing ...