Articles filed under Metra
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Milwaukee District North train evacuated after fireNov 17, 2015 12:00 am - Metra passengers were evacuated from Milwaukee District North Line train No. 2149 Tuesday evening after smoke was seen coming from one of the Fox Lake-bound train's four...
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Mobile ticketing available on Metra trains starting ThursdayNov 14, 2015 12:00 am - Metra riders' smartphones can double as virtual tickets when the CTA, Pace and the commuter railroad debut the new Ventra app this Thursday. Customers of all three syste...
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Why your Metra fares are going up againNov 11, 2015 12:00 am - Metra's timing for a vote to increase fares was off Wednesday for BNSF Line riders who experienced a sluggish morning with multiple delays. The hike in passes and ticket...
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Woman killed by train in downtown BarringtonNov 10, 2015 12:00 am - A 52-year-old woman was killed Tuesday morning when she stepped in front of an oncoming Metra commuter train in downtown Barrington. The crash delayed trains on the Unio...
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Officials celebrate completion of Lombard pedestrian underpassNov 09, 2015 12:00 am - Improved safety, increased convenience and teamwork were celebrated Monday during a dedication ceremony for renovations at Lombard's Metra station. The nearly $9.8 milli...
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Some Metra commuters want more for their higher faresNov 05, 2015 12:00 am - Skepticism, criticism, advice and a few compliments greeted Metra officials holding hearings on a proposed fare increase. The agency will vote on its 2016 budget next we...
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Metra trains moving on BNSF Line after accidentNov 05, 2015 12:00 am - Metra BNSF Line trains are on the move again after massive delays for thousands of commuters during the morning rush Thursday. A pedestrian was hit by a Metra train in B...
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Uber-high stakes: Taxi/ride-share wars pulling up at O'HareNov 02, 2015 4:30 am - Two business travelers waiting for suburban taxis at O'Hare International Airport recently shared different views on what Chicago opening up the lucrative airport pickup...
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President signs law extending deadline for train brake jobOct 30, 2015 1:00 am - After months of intense pressure on Congress and threats to shut down train service, including Metra, a bill extending the deadline for railroads to install an automatic...
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134-year-old Metra bridge to be replaced in ElginOct 27, 2015 1:00 am - A 134-year-old Metra bridge in Elgin will be replaced with the help of a $14 million federal grant. The U.S. Department of Transportation gave the money to Metra to repl...