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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    June 26th, 2024

    Service added to two lines for Pride Parade

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra will add trains to its Union Pacific North and Union Pacific West lines on Sunday,… read more

    June 12th, 2024

    Metra awards contract to rebuild 95th St./Chicago State U. Station

      Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. The Metra Board of Directors today approved a $33.4 million contract to… read more

    June 11th, 2024

    Metra works with community to plant native species at Peterson/Ridge

    Metra partnered with local conservation groups and environmental experts to establish a landscape featuring exclusively native perennial… read more

    June 11th, 2024

    Peterson/Ridge Station officially dedicated

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra, state and local officials today officially cut the ribbon on the new Peterson/Ridge… read more

    June 6th, 2024

    Celebrate Metra's 40th with free rides, museum car

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra will celebrate its 40th birthday this weekend with free rides on Saturday and Sunday… read more

    May 30th, 2024

    Ride Metra free to Ravinia this summer

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. CHICAGO (May 30, 2024) – Whether you enjoy classical, pop, jazz or R&B, the Ravinia… read more

    May 17th, 2024

    Metra launches survey to get rider input about current and future service needs

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. To assist with its evolution toward a regional rail service model – which calls for… read more

    May 15th, 2024

    Metra to mark 40th birthday with free weekend, variety of other activities for riders

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí.   Metra’s celebration of its 40th anniversary will start Monday, June 3, with a week… read more

    May 13th, 2024

    Homewood Station to reopen May 20

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra’s Homewood Station will reopen to most customers Monday, May 20, following the… read more

    May 13th, 2024

    Schedule changes coming June 3 to Milwaukee District North line

      Body Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra will be updating the Milwaukee District North Line schedule… read more