News - Metra
For passenger service inquiries, please call 312-322-6777 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For travel information evenings and Saturdays, call the RTA Travel Information Center at 312-836-7000. Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.
Metra trains halted near Union Station, Ogilvie due to police activity
Oct 23, 2024 · Commuters ran into big delays on Wednesday evening after Metra trains were halted following the discovery of a body near train tracks on Chicago's North Side, according to officials.
Pedestrian struck by Metra train in northern suburbs
Jan 2, 2025 · According to Metra, inbound and outbound train movement on the Union Pacific North line near North Chicago was halted around 8:42 a.m. after a pedestrian was struck by train No. 322.
Metra - FOX 32 Chicago
Nov 4, 2024 · Metra UP-NW trains delayed after trespassing incident in Barrington; person in custody. Metra UP-NW trains experienced delays Monday morning due to police activity near the Barrington station.
Newsroom - Metra
Below is a list of news releases related to Metra. 312-322-2800 MetraCOPS. (312) 322.6900 [email protected]. For members of the news media only, please call 312-322-6776 to reach a Metra spokesperson at all hours.
Metra News - CBS Chicago
Dec 15, 2024 · The new 79th Street Chatham station on the Metra Electric Line reopens Monday after being closed for over a year for renovations. Some of the upgrades include new wheelchair accessible entrances,...
Pedestrian struck and killed by Metra train between Waukegan …
Jan 2, 2025 · A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra train on the Union Pacific North line Thursday morning, between Waukegan and North Chicago, a Metra spokesperson confirmed. The age or identity of the …
Temporary platforms to be used at five Metra Electric stations …
Oct 8, 2024 · Metra passengers boarding inbound trains at five Metra Electric stations close to downtown will need to use temporary platforms from Oct. 14 to Oct. 27 while one of the line’s four tracks is taken out of service to accommodate a major construction project.
Multiple Metra lines face “unknown” delays due to signal and train ...
Sep 30, 2024 · The Union Pacific Northwest, Milwaukee North, North Central Service and Heritage Corridor lines were all impacted by signal and train control problems, Metra announced on X, formally known as...
Metra unveils proposed 2025 budget, capital plan - Trains
Oct 11, 2024 · CHICAGO — Commuter rail operator Metra has unveiled a proposed 2025 operating budget of $1.135 billion and a $366.5 million capital plan, saying it will avoid fare increases by relying on sales tax revenues and a decreasing allotment of federal COVID relief aid to cover projected increases in expenses.
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