Reach a Metra Spokesman

For members of the news media only, please call 312-322-6776 to reach a Metra spokesperson at all hours. If you are not a member of news media, please do not call this number.

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.

November 25th, 2024

The holiday season is upon us! Metra is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation for its morning… read more

November 21st, 2024

Make Metra part of your Thanksgiving and Black Friday plans. Our specially priced tickets will make your holiday travels easier and more… read more

November 20th, 2024

Para version en espanol haga click aqui  The Metra Electric Line will be partially shut down on two weekends in December, Dec. 7-8… read more

November 18th, 2024

Para version en espanol haga click aqui  Tickets for this added train are sold out. Happy Holidays from Metra. Due to popular demand… read more

November 18th, 2024

Para version en espanol haga click aqui  The 79th Street/Chatham Station on the Metra Electric Line, which has been closed since 2023… read more

November 13th, 2024

Para version en espanol haga click aqui  The Metra Board of Directors today approved a 2025 operating budget of $1.135 billion that… read more

November 11th, 2024

Para version en espanol haga click aqui  Metra has unveiled a specially painted locomotive to honor all veterans and active-duty… read more

November 6th, 2024

The 2024 Holiday Trains are sold out. Happy Holidays from Metra! Para version en espanol haga click aqui Metra will be bringing holiday… read more

October 29th, 2024

Para version en espanol haga click aqui  Metra and a variety of state and local officials today celebrated the reopening of the 147th… read more

October 21st, 2024

Para version en espanol haga click aqui The University Park Station on the Metra Electric Line will be closed Sunday, Oct. 27 due to… read more