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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    June 14th, 2022

    Metra adds Zoo stops to BNSF schedule

    Trips to the Brookfield Zoo are a summer tradition for families across the Chicago region, and Metra is making it even easier to bring the… read more

    June 6th, 2022

    Major tie project set to start on the UP-West Line

    Union Pacific Railroad has announced that it will embark on a major tie project on the UP-West Line beginning Wednesday, June 8. Metra… read more

    May 25th, 2022

    Kids ride free with My Metra’s Family Fares as Metra adds $7 pass for Memorial Day

    As the summer season gets underway, it’s the perfect time to plan a family outing, and with gas prices at record highs, My Metra’s Family… read more

    May 24th, 2022

    COVID-related ticket extension ends June 1

    Metra is reminding customers that as of June 1, it will no longer accept One-Way and 10-Ride tickets that have expired since the beginning… read more

    May 19th, 2022

    Metra to adjust UP-NW schedule May 31

    Metra will implement minor changes to its weekday schedule on the Union Pacific Northwest Line beginning Tuesday, May 31. Metra launched a… read more

    May 12th, 2022

    Minor schedule adjustments on Metra Electric Line to start May 23

    Metra will introduce a new Metra Electric Line schedule on May 23 that adds some express service and makes a variety of other modifications… read more

    May 4th, 2022

    Officials break ground on 147th Street Station rehab

    Note: the 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard Station in Harvey will reopen for service on Oct. 28, 2024. Click here for details. Metra, state,… read more

    May 3rd, 2022

    Cook County, Metra and Pace mark first year of fare pilot

    Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County commissioners along with representatives from Metra, Pace and RTA today… read more

    April 29th, 2022

    Safety contest winners announced

    The votes have been tallied and Metra today announced the news that school-age children across the region have been waiting for: the names… read more

    April 28th, 2022

    Pullman Railroad Days event hosts activities for train enthusiasts, families, and everyone between

    Historic Pullman Foundation’s May 14-15 celebration will take place at Pullman National Monument with activities for the entire family