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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    October 10th, 2024

    No fare increases in Metra’s proposed $1.1b operating budget for 2025

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui Metra today proposed a 2025 operating budget of $1.135 billion that holds fares steady at current… read more

    October 8th, 2024

    Temporary platforms to be used at five Metra Electric stations during project

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui Metra passengers boarding inbound trains at five Metra Electric stations close to downtown will… read more

    October 7th, 2024

    Make Metra your ride to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon

    Metra will offer extra early morning inbound and midafternoon outbound trains on three of its lines for runners and spectators going to the… read more

    October 2nd, 2024

    Metra BNSF Line railcars decorated to promote Aurora’s new downtown light fest

      Para version en espanol haga click aqui To help the city of Aurora promote its new downtown light experience, known as “… read more

    September 19th, 2024

    New U-Pass + Metra popular with UIC students; Thousands sign up for joint Metra/CTA fare product

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui   More than 4,100 University of Illinois Chicago students have signed up to receive the new… read more

    September 17th, 2024

    Rock Island track project to require busing between LaSalle and 35th Street stations Sept. 20-21

    Construction work on the Rock Island Line will require busing between LaSalle and the 35th Street/Lou Jones stations for some trains on… read more

    September 9th, 2024

    Construction projects require busing on the Milwaukee North Line Sept. 14-15 and Sept. 21-22

    Construction projects along Metra’s Milwaukee North Line in northern Lake County will require busing for segments of the trip on two… read more

    August 27th, 2024

    Football fans, make Metra a part of your game plan

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui The first home game of the Chicago pro football season is Sunday, Sept. 8! This year Metra is… read more

    August 26th, 2024

    Rails, Trails, and Ales returns to the Heritage Corridor this Fall

    Para version en espanol haga click aqui Metra will once again be offering special service on the Heritage Corridor Line on six Saturdays… read more

    August 12th, 2024

    Metra and Chicago Sky announce partnership

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. The Chicago Sky and Metra today announced a new partnership that solidifies Metra as the… read more