Articles filed under Metra
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Metra aims to replace railcars despite iffy fundingFeb 02, 2016 12:00 am - Comfier seats, bigger windows, better heating and electrical outlets are on the distant horizon for Metra riders, although how to pay for all 367 railcars the agency wan...
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From stoic to irate — Metra riders react to today's fare hikesFeb 01, 2016 4:00 am - After the sticker shock of a 10.8 percent fare hike in 2015, many Metra commuters seemed resigned to a smaller increase that goes into effect today. But they want their ...
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Woman dies after train hits SUV in Arlington HeightsJan 21, 2016 12:00 am - A Rolling Meadows woman was killed Thursday when an inbound Metra train hit her SUV in Arlington Heights, causing the vehicle to burst into flames, police say. The colli...
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Many Metra trains could have new braking system by end of yearJan 20, 2016 12:00 am - A crash-prevention braking system should start operating on one of Metra's most heavily used routes by the end of the year, executives said Wednesday in a presentation a...
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1 injured after Amtrak train collides with truck near LisleJan 16, 2016 12:00 am - One person inside a BNSF welding truck was injured after an Amtrak train struck the vehicle just east of the Yackley Avenue overpass near Lisle Saturday night, authoriti...
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Transportation improvements among goals for LibertyvilleJan 15, 2016 4:22 am - From a new parking garage to remodeling the downtown train station and planning for the area around it, transportation improvements are a big part of Libertyville's goal...
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Trains moving in and out of Union Station after delayJan 13, 2016 12:00 am - Trains started moving to and from Chicago's Union Station around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday after a half-hour where no trains could arrive or leave due to signaling problems...
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Metra estimates show ridership drop in 2015Jan 13, 2016 12:00 am - Metra ridership shrunk by about 2 percent in 2015, early estimates indicate, although income from passenger fares grew by 8 percent, officials said Wednesday. The shift ...
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Metra gives a tails-up to small pets on trainsJan 13, 2016 12:00 am - Yapping is not appreciated, but well-behaved small pets in carriers are welcome on Metra trains every weekend, officials agreed Wednesday. The decision finalizes a succe...
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Metra riders: Brace for cold-related delaysJan 11, 2016 12:00 am - Metra riders are advised to plan for potential delays on Tuesday's commute following a frustrating Monday marked by weather-related problems. With bitter cold temperatur...