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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    April 24th, 2023

    Kids ride free on Metra on Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

    Metra announced today that it will recognize Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on Thursday, April 27, by young people 18 and under… read more

    April 19th, 2023

    Board approves tracking signs for stations

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a contract of up to $20 million to purchase video monitors that will be installed at every… read more

    April 18th, 2023

    Metra celebrates Earth Day with a week of activities

    As a public transit agency, Metra is already green. But to celebrate Earth Day this year, Metra is going even greener with a week of… read more

    April 17th, 2023

    Construction begins April 21 at 103rd Street/Washington Heights Station

    Metra forces will begin work Friday, April 21 on a major rehab project at the 103rd Street/Washington Heights Station on the Rock Island… read more

    March 28th, 2023

    Metra schedules 50 safety blitzes in 2023

    Metra announced today that it will conduct Operation Lifesaver Safety Blitzes at 50 train stations across the six-county region in 2023 as… read more

    March 17th, 2023

    Celebrate Those Who Keep Us Moving

    Chicago’s three regional transit agencies—the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace Suburban Bus— invite riders and the general… read more

    March 16th, 2023

    Metra to expand UP Northwest schedule on April 3

    Metra is revising its schedule on the UP Northwest Line (UP-NW) beginning Monday, April 3. The updated schedule adds 12 trains to the line’… read more

    March 2nd, 2023

    Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Metra

    Let Metra be your ride to this year’s Chicago St. Patrick’s Day and South Side Irish parades on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12.… read more

    February 22nd, 2023

    Metra’s Homewood Station tunnel closure set for March 13 as rehab project begins

    Metra will be closing access to the tunnel on the east side of Homewood Station on March 13 as work begins on the rehabilitation of the… read more

    February 15th, 2023

    Metra Board approves new strategic plan

    Aquí para versión en Español The Metra Board of Directors today approved a new 2023-2027 strategic plan that focuses on addressing the… read more