Articles filed under Metra
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Pedestrian killed by train in Mount ProspectAug 25, 2015 1:00 am - A Metra train running an express route struck and killed a pedestrian Tuesday night in downtown Mount Prospect, authorities said. Train 651, which was scheduled to make ...
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Bartlett considering residences, shops near Metra stationAug 25, 2015 1:00 am - Bartlett and the Regional Transportation Authority are studying an area near the village's Metra station in hopes of building a development they expect will attract resi...
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Trains on move again after power lines shut down tracks in RosemontAug 24, 2015 1:00 am - Trains on the Metra North Central Service line are on the move again after being stopped because of power lines laying across the tracks in Rosemont, officials said. Tra...
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Train-riding police nab crossing scofflawsAug 19, 2015 1:00 am - A flash of dark blue, and the pedestrian was across the tracks. The pedestrian was safe from an oncoming Metra train but not from police officers on the train who witne...
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More slowdowns for BNSF commuters as rails are fixedAug 17, 2015 1:00 am - Metra BNSF Line riders can expect delays of up to five minutes on late afternoon trains starting this week through Sept. 4. BNSF Railroad is removing old rails and repla...
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Four weekends you'll want to avoid driving on expresswaysAug 17, 2015 1:00 am - Worst traffic ever? Veteran Chicago drivers might dispute that but there's no argument that four weekends worth of expressway lane and ramp closures beginning Wednesday ...
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Lolla fans can avoid traffic-palooza with public transitJul 30, 2015 1:00 am - Whether it's Florence + the Machine, The Lonely Biscuits, or Metallica that floats your boat, suburban rock fans are advised to take public transit to Lollapalooza. ...
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Train crash victim identified as 30-year-old Des Plaines manJul 24, 2015 1:00 am - The person struck and killed by a Metra train Thursday night in unincorporated Maine Township was identified Friday as a 30-year-old Des Plaines man, officials said. An ...
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Person struck, killed by Metra train in Maine TownshipJul 23, 2015 1:00 am - A person was struck and killed by a Metra train Thursday night, according to railway officials. Meg Reille, Metra spokeswoman, said the person was struck by outbound Nor...
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Critics say Metra's app no substitute for universal cardJul 22, 2015 1:00 am - After riders chided Metra for dropping the ball on a universal fare card Wednesday, leaders countered that they're offering the next-best thing and said piggybacking on ...