Articles filed under Metra
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Many Metra trains could have new braking system by end of yearJan 20, 2016 12:00 am - A crash-prevention braking system should start operating on one of Metra's most heavily used routes by the end of the year, executives said Wednesday in a presentation a...
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1 injured after Amtrak train collides with truck near LisleJan 16, 2016 12:00 am - One person inside a BNSF welding truck was injured after an Amtrak train struck the vehicle just east of the Yackley Avenue overpass near Lisle Saturday night, authoriti...
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Transportation improvements among goals for LibertyvilleJan 15, 2016 4:22 am - From a new parking garage to remodeling the downtown train station and planning for the area around it, transportation improvements are a big part of Libertyville's goal...
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Trains moving in and out of Union Station after delayJan 13, 2016 12:00 am - Trains started moving to and from Chicago's Union Station around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday after a half-hour where no trains could arrive or leave due to signaling problems...
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Metra estimates show ridership drop in 2015Jan 13, 2016 12:00 am - Metra ridership shrunk by about 2 percent in 2015, early estimates indicate, although income from passenger fares grew by 8 percent, officials said Wednesday. The shift ...
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Metra gives a tails-up to small pets on trainsJan 13, 2016 12:00 am - Yapping is not appreciated, but well-behaved small pets in carriers are welcome on Metra trains every weekend, officials agreed Wednesday. The decision finalizes a succe...
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Metra riders: Brace for cold-related delaysJan 11, 2016 12:00 am - Metra riders are advised to plan for potential delays on Tuesday's commute following a frustrating Monday marked by weather-related problems. With bitter cold temperatur...
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Metra train, car collide in PalatineJan 06, 2016 12:00 am - Traffic near the Metra line in Palatine was tied up for several hours on Wednesday afternoon after a train hit a car, officials said. The Palatine Fire Department respon...
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Buffalo Grove raising Metra parking fees as much as 33%Jan 06, 2016 12:00 am - The parking fees at the Buffalo Grove Metra lot are going to increase as much as 33 percent, probably in March. The village board approved the hike at Monday's meeting. ...
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Palatine to host first downtown plan meetingJan 04, 2016 12:00 am - Palatine residents will get a chance to learn about and give input on the new plan for the village's downtown during a community workshop next week. The new plan, which ...