Articles filed under Metra
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Toys ride free on Tuesday during Metra's holiday driveDec 07, 2022 12:00 am - Got space in your briefcase for a doll? Metra is conducting its annual holiday toy drive the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 13, at all downtown stations. The commuter railroad...
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Vehicle leaves scene after collision with Metra train in PalatineDec 06, 2022 12:00 am - A vehicle collided with a moving Metra train Monday evening in downtown Palatine then left the scene, police said. No injuries were reported in the crash, which occurred...
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RTA warns of fiscal 'cliff,' hints at sales tax expansion and other changesDec 05, 2022 12:00 am - To combat a fiscal "cliff" forecast for public transit in 2026, the Regional Transportation Authority is recommending a menu of options that include increasing or expand...
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Metra adds trains to Milwaukee District and NCS linesDec 05, 2022 12:00 am - Metra will add 28 trains to the Milwaukee District and North Central Service lines effective Monday, Dec. 12. Here's what the latest shift means for riders. • On the Mi...
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Woman struck and killed by Metra train in Arlington HeightsNov 30, 2022 12:00 am - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a commuter train early Wednesday morning in Arlington Heights, officials said. The woman, whose identity was not released, was hit ...
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Should you buy a pricey new car now or hold off?Nov 28, 2022 4:30 am - Pay $1,500 for suspension work on the 10-year-old Explorer or buy a new car? That used to be a no-brainer. Now, with COVID-19 vehicle shortages, a microchip desert, supp...
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White House intervenes in rail dispute, but Metra's on alert for possible strikeNov 28, 2022 12:00 am - With a deadline looming next week for a possible strike by railway workers, Metra officials are watching negotiations between both sides and now a third party — the Whit...
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As ridership grows, Metra delivering 18 more weekday trains to UP West LineNov 25, 2022 12:00 am - Metra Union Pacific West riders can expect a lot more choices on Dec. 5, when the commuter railroad restores 18 more trains to the line. There will be nine more inbound ...
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Metra board member sought for Lake CountNov 25, 2022 12:00 am - Lake County is looking for qualified candidates to replace Norm Carlson on the Metra board of directors. Carlson, who was appointed to the commuter rail agency board in...
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'Enhanced' Metra schedules are comingNov 15, 2022 12:00 am - Suburban Metra riders could see more trains chugging into stations in the coming days, officials said. The changes will affect passengers on the Union Pacific and Milwau...