Articles filed under Metra
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George Ranney dishes on the RTA, Route 53 and 15 years in the frayJun 02, 2014 5:00 am - Shaking up the RTA. Reforms to the juvenile justice system. Fixing Chicago's freight bottleneck. An $8 billion transportation program in 2008. The consummate behind-the-...
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One Metra vacancy down (almost), one still openMay 29, 2014 1:01 am - An Algonquin businessman is poised to sit on the Metra board while another spot representing northwest Cook County is still in play. Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneid...
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Commuters can personalize alerts from MetraMay 27, 2014 1:00 am - Instead of a barrage of emails, Metra is now offering riders a chance to personalize alerts about delays. Commuters can select specific times when they want to receive n...
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Bartlett officials want to fix Metra platform problemMay 26, 2014 8:00 am - Metra commuters rushing to the train in downtown Bartlett have two choices. Get ready to walk in the morning, or put off the trek until after a day on the job. That's be...
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Winchester Road closure:May 26, 2014 1:01 am - The railroad crossing on Winchester Road west of Milwaukee Avenue in Libertyville will close for 14 days beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday, June 5. The closure is necessary f...
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Metra to use federal, state funds to speed up serviceMay 16, 2014 1:01 am - A Metra windfall of about $11 million in federal and state funds should help reduce freight train congestion and address delays related to winter conditions. The agency ...
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Libertyville crossing to close again:May 14, 2014 1:01 am - Drivers are reminded the Metra rail crossing on Milwaukee Avenue in downtown Libertyville will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, ...
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Metra reports delays on Union Pacific North line due to derailmentMay 12, 2014 1:01 am - Metra is reporting delays on the Union Pacific North line following a derailment in Waukegan, officials say. Authorities said the delays are averaging between 10 minute...
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Downtown Libertyville prepares for another rail crossing shut downMay 09, 2014 1:01 am - As soon as the Metra rail crossing on busy Milwaukee Avenue in downtown Libertyville opened this week after being closed for five days of emergency work, drivers and obs...
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Metra wind detectors aim to keep trains on timeMay 02, 2014 5:00 am - Metra officials hope new wind-measuring devices will help keep riders on time during inevitable spring and summer storms. The addition comes after complaints from passen...