Articles filed under Metra
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Scared of long lines? What the Secretary of State is doing to meet REAL ID demandOct 14, 2019 5:30 am - If you blinked, you might have missed it. Recently, the Illinois Secretary of State's office opened up three suburban locations on days they typically would be closed to...
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What Metra's $2.5 billion capital plan means for youOct 08, 2019 1:00 am - A comfy resting spot, an on-time train and somewhere to keep warm in winter? For Metra riders with low expectations it might sound too good to be true, but agency leader...
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Despite warnings, deaths at Illinois rail crossings trend up in 2019Sep 30, 2019 5:30 am - It sounds so simple. A train approaches, lights flash, bells ring and a substantial gate lowers, blocking the path of pedestrians and cars. But despite education, enforc...
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Metra customers: Be prepared for premium parking, more changes in Barrington this weekSep 30, 2019 5:30 am - An assortment of changes go into effect Tuesday for commuters parking at Barrington's Metra station. Higher daily weekday fees, more available spaces, premium parking an...
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Many parents not worried about train safety, report findsSep 30, 2019 5:30 am - At an event in Elmhurst Friday marking National Rail Safety Week, experts urged parents to talk to kids about the dangers trains pose and how to stay safe. A child or te...
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Boost Metra's clout and funding, CEO asks CongressSep 24, 2019 1:00 am - Metra's 280,000 daily riders deserve to be on an equal footing with freight trains and Amtrak, the agency's CEO testified to a congressional committee Tuesday. Transit p...
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Extensive delays on Metra UP West Line after train hits personSep 23, 2019 1:00 am - The Metra Union Pacific West Line is experiencing extensive delays in both directions near Glen Ellyn after a person was hit by a train. Extensive delays are expected to...
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1 track ready, 1 track to come: Elgin rail bridges will help commutersSep 16, 2019 5:30 am - Metra Milwaukee West District riders are halfway to a superior commute despite high rains, threatened mussels and other challenges. A sturdy new railway bridge spanning ...
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No fare hikes as Metra relishes capital infusionSep 11, 2019 1:00 am - After years of gloomy budget forecasts, Metra riders Wednesday received a reprieve from fare hikes in 2020. The railroad has an estimated $1.45 billion in new money comi...
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Work on new Fox River train bridge will mean busing, delays SaturdaySep 09, 2019 1:00 am - Completion of the first phase of a massive bridge project for Metra means some inconveniences for riders on the Milwaukee District West Line in Elgin Saturday. From 8 a....