Articles filed under Metra
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Metra buying refurbished locomotives to save moneyFeb 20, 2019 12:00 am - Metra leaders agreed Wednesday to spend $71 million on 15 refurbished locomotives to replace some of the railroad's oldest engines. Officials acknowledged the replacemen...
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Metra halted at Fox River Grove after vehicle struck by trainFeb 20, 2019 12:00 am - Metra trains were halted Wednesday night after a vehicle was struck on the tracks near Fox River Grove, officials said. Inbound and outbound trains on the Union Pacific...
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Metra announces free train rides this weekendFeb 11, 2019 12:00 am - Metra passengers can leave their monthly and 10-ride passes at home this weekend when the railroad offers unprecedented free rides. The windfall for riders is an effort ...
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Buffalo Grove hosting open house on Prarie View station planFeb 05, 2019 12:00 am - Buffalo Grove will host a second public open house Wednesday, Feb. 20, to reveal and gather feedback on the draft vision for the future of the Prairie View Metra station...
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Cold Wednesday morning? This morning could be even colderJan 30, 2019 12:00 am - Wednesday morning was bad. This morning could be worse. Temperatures dropped to minus 23 Wednesday morning, and they could hit minus 27 early this morning with fierce w...
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What we're watching today: Metra sets tracks on fireJan 30, 2019 12:00 am - Metra used a low tech way to get the trains running today. Fire. Yep, they lit the tracks on fire this morning. Watch a video. ...
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Colder weather means fewer trains for Metra ridersJan 29, 2019 12:00 am - Metra commuters who venture out Thursday will travel on a modified schedule with fewer trains in an effort to reduce equipment and mechanical problems caused by a punish...
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With delays settled, work on two Metra stations in Libertyville back on trackJan 28, 2019 4:33 am - Delays with new depots on Metra's North Line appear to be resolved in Libertyville
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Metra shortens schedule as cold bears downJan 28, 2019 12:00 am - Metra will institute a modified schedule Wednesday in anticipation of dangerously cold weather as authorities urge people to work from home and go out only if necessary....
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Mundelein prompts study to improve Metra's North Central serviceJan 24, 2019 12:00 am - Sparked by Mundelein's request for assistance, an effort has been launched to grow ridership on Metra's North Central Service from Chicago to Antioch. The Regional Trans...