Articles filed under Transportation
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Union Station construction means changes for BNSF ridersJul 07, 2015 1:00 am - Side effects of Amtrak fixing outdated switches at Union Station could affect commuters as Metra warns BNSF Line riders should check for platform changes Tuesday. Amtrak...
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Lawmakers blame Congress for flawed braking system rolloutJul 06, 2015 1:00 am - If Congress doesn't subsidize a pricey braking system for trains and push back a Jan. 1 deadline, the government could start fining Metra $25,000 a day, lawmakers said M...
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Army Trail crossing closed for repairs in BloomingdaleJul 06, 2015 1:00 am - Commuters are finding their way through Bloomingdale, even though a portion of Army Trail Road will be closed through the end of the week, officials said. The Canadian ...
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Rockland Road to closeJul 06, 2015 1:00 am - Route 176 (Rockland Road) will be fully closed at the Metra tracks in Green Oaks beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, until 7 a.m. Friday, July 24, for repairs at the...
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Where summer construction is coming next in Arlington HeightsJul 05, 2015 10:33 am - Summer construction projects are continuing in Arlington Heights. Beginning the week of July 6, construction is expected to begin for the following locations north of No...
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Metra conductor not a simple ticket takerJul 05, 2015 9:00 am - Ride along to get low-down how they keep us safe
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Truckers enjoying low diesel fuel pricesJul 05, 2015 6:55 am - It's a good time to be a trucker. While retail gasoline has surged by 25 percent this year, diesel prices have fallen by more than a quarter a gallon. The difference bet...
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Lanes reduced on Sheridan RoadJul 05, 2015 1:00 am - Lanes will be reduced along Sheridan Road in Lake Bluff for intermittent roadwork beginning, weather permitting, Monday, July 13, according to the Illinois Department of...
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Images: Metra conductor loves his jobJul 05, 2015 1:00 am - Take a trip with Metra conductor Don Kiesgen as he talks about what he does every day as part of a job he loves. It's not just about opening doors and collecting ticket...
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Roadwork will close Empire Road for summerJul 03, 2015 6:00 am - Commuters who travel in or near Lily Lake will face two months of rerouting away from a major route as roadwork begins Monday. Kane County will begin a culvert improveme...