Articles filed under Metra
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A 'second downtown' in Des Plaines? City leaders hope so with help of TIF districtMay 24, 2019 1:00 am - Des Plaines wants to create a "second downtown" complete with apartments, shops and even a new train station. For years, city leaders have eyed the struggling corridor ...
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Why Metra is making schedule changes to its most popular routeMay 21, 2019 1:00 am - BNSF riders can expect some schedule tweaks and extra weekend trains this summer as Metra rolls out a revised schedule effective June 3. The changes come after rider dis...
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Trains resume after Barrington police investigate suspicious packageMay 21, 2019 1:00 am - Metra train traffic along the Union Pacific/Northwest Line has resumed after Barrington police investigated a reported suspicious package Tuesday afternoon, Metra offici...
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Want a prime spot in Barrington's Metra lot? That'll be $1,200 a yearMay 21, 2019 1:00 am - Similar to how sports teams have created premium seating with exclusive benefits for fans willing to pay extra, one suburb is offering commuters a chance to buy guarante...
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Metra OKs engineering for train to Oswego, but who will pay to build it?May 15, 2019 1:00 am - Extending Metra BNSF commuter service into Kendall County gathered steam Wednesday after directors approved a $4.7 million engineering contract to design a conceptual pl...
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Rubble on track at Union Station came from postal service propertyMay 03, 2019 1:00 am - The U.S. Postal Service is reviewing what caused concrete to topple onto a track at Union Station from property it owns above the south concourse Wednesday. The mishap c...
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Normal commute expected after repairs at Union StationMay 01, 2019 1:00 am - Metra commuters should expect a normal ride home from Union Station Wednesday afternoon after concrete plummeting on the tracks caused delays for passengers in the morni...
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Metra experiencing significant delays after pedestrian incident near Elmwood ParkApr 22, 2019 1:00 am - Commuters on the Metra line between Elgin and Union Station in downtown Chicago are experiencing delays Monday after Metra officials said they are investigating an incid...
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Metra aims to prevent child exploitation with poster blitzApr 17, 2019 1:00 am - Metra plans a poster campaign to reach out to young victims of sexual exploitation on its system, officials said Tuesday. The railroad is partnering with Reclaim 13, a D...
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Amtrak on hot seat for Union Station meltdownApr 16, 2019 1:00 am - Amtrak will hold its grip on operations at Union Station despite a takeover push from Metra backed by U.S. Rep. Daniel Lipinski at a hearing Tuesday in Chicago. The fede...