Articles filed under Metra
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'Innovative, complicated, promising': Metra to test battery-powered locomotivesAug 23, 2022 1:00 am - Six of Metra's oldest diesel locomotives could lead the way to a greener future for the agency. Board directors have approved a $34.6 million contract with Alabama-based...
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Federal report predicts 'negligible ... temporary' impact of rail mergerAug 05, 2022 1:00 am - A preliminary federal report released Friday contends the potential harm of a merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railways, opposed by multiple subu...
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Pedestrian killed by Metra train in Downers GroveAug 04, 2022 1:00 am - A man was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a Metra train Thursday night while crossing the tracks between Main and Washington streets in Downers Grove....
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What train times work for you? Metra wants to knowJul 25, 2022 6:00 pm - As Metra tries to rebound from COVID-19 ridership lows, leaders are turning to passengers to help craft new train schedules they hope will have broad appeal. Commuter...
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Overflow commuter lot in Geneva to close indefinitelyJun 30, 2022 1:00 am - The Route 31 overflow commuter parking lot in Geneva will be closed indefinitely starting Friday as part of the upcoming Union Pacific Third Main Line project. City offi...
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Arlington Heights trustees, commuters rail against Metra for cutting express trainsJun 22, 2022 1:00 am - Arlington Heights trustees and commuters railed against Metra officials Tuesday night for cutting express trains to and from their town, which has the biggest ridership ...
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Lawsuit filed in fatal Metra collision alleges road construction played roleJun 22, 2022 1:00 am - A lawsuit filed by the family of a Metra rider who died when a train collided with a truck in Clarendon Hills May 11 claims road construction on both sides of the tracks...
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What to know about Metra's test $100/month pass plus integration with Pace, CTAJun 20, 2022 1:00 am - Starting July 1, suburban and Chicago transit passengers can take advantage of unprecedented, seamless travel on Metra, Pace and the Chicago Transit Authority. That date...
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Arlington Heights board to hear about Metra changes TuesdayJun 19, 2022 1:00 am - A representative of Metra will appear before the Arlington Heights village board Tuesday to give a presentation about recent and planned schedule changes. There will be ...
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Spinning truck gouged Metra railcar in fatal crash, NTSB preliminary report revealsJun 15, 2022 1:00 am - Federal investigators released new details Wednesday of how a truck struck by a Metra train pierced a railcar, resulting in a rider's fatal ejection May 11 in Clarendon ...