Articles filed under Metra
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How Metra monthly passes become miniature works of artDec 25, 2017 7:00 am - It's more than just a monthly pass. It's a taste of romance, of adventure and nostalgia. The miniature works of art that make every Metra monthly pass pop come courtesy ...
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Metra on track with braking system that might have stopped Amtrak crashDec 20, 2017 4:00 am - An automatic braking system meant to prevent crashes like the Amtrak derailment in Washington state will start operating on Metra's four busiest train lines in 2018 whil...
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Metra settles for $225,000 in beating caseDec 12, 2017 12:00 am - A Chicago man beaten by Metra police officers in 2015 and wrongly jailed for 21 months has received a settlement of $225,000 from the railroad, officials said Tuesday. A...
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Operation North Pole in Rosemont provides 'best day ever' for sick kidsDec 09, 2017 12:00 am - Niles firefighter Jim Leibach wiped away tears, as did some of the other 200 local firefighters and police officers, as they stood on bended knee and welcomed 75 serious...
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5 things to know about how Metra prepares for winterDec 05, 2017 12:00 am - It's that magical time of year and Metra elves are testing train doors, calibrating the nozzles on switch heaters and revving snowblowers. Metra leaders Tuesday outlined...
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Wheaton Metra station still closed after pre-Thanksgiving fireDec 01, 2017 12:00 am - The Metra station in downtown Wheaton remains closed more than a week after an accidental fire the night before Thanksgiving. Metra does not yet have a timeline for reop...
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Metra UP West trains delayed due to track repairsDec 01, 2017 12:00 am - Metra is reporting delays of up to 30 minutes on inbound Union Pacific West Line trains due to ongoing emergency track repairs. The delays are affecting inbound train n...
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BNSF riders could see another sluggish commute this afternoonNov 29, 2017 12:00 am - It could be another speed-challenged commute home for Metra BNSF Line riders and other passengers using Union Station Thursday as fallout from a minor derailment continu...
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Metra stopping at Wheaton station despite Wednesday fireNov 23, 2017 12:00 am - A fire Wednesday night at the Metra station on West Front Street in Wheaton has caused the ticket office and shelter to close until further notice, officials said. Unio...
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Added Metra track will help Elgin bottleneckNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Metra officials attended the announcement Friday of the start of a project to replace an 1881 train bridge over the Fox River in Elgin. Th...