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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    February 16th, 2022

    Metra Police ask for help to apprehend robbery suspect

    UPDATE: With the public’s assistance, Metra Police arrested a suspect overnight in the robbery of a Metra conductor Tuesday afternoon at… read more

    December 29th, 2021

    Metra announces hiring coming in January due to anticipated schedule adjustments

    Metra is planning a major hiring effort in early January to make sure it has enough personnel for schedule adjustments in the first quarter… read more

    December 9th, 2021

    $6 Day Pass debuts Feb.1

    A new three-zone, $6 Day Pass will debut only in the Ventra app on Feb. 1. In addition, Metra’s popular $10 Day Pass will continue to be… read more

    November 16th, 2021

    Officials mark completion of CREATE project

    Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Franklin Park Mayor Barrett Pedersen and the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation… read more

    November 15th, 2021

    147th St. / Sibley Station rehab

    The Metra Board of Directors has approved a $13 million contract for the complete redo of the 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard Station on the… read more

    November 12th, 2021

    Metra approves major ticket vending machine contract

    By approving a $70 million contract to buy and service new ticket vending machines at every station, the Metra Board of Directors on Friday… read more

    November 12th, 2021

    Metra Board approves 2022 budget

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a 2022 operating budget of $900 million and a 2022 capital program of nearly $261 million. The… read more

    November 4th, 2021

    Metra Electric schedule changes to take effect Nov. 15

    Minor adjustments are coming for some weekday schedules on the Metra Electric Line beginning, Monday Nov. 15. Changes include adjusting… read more

    November 3rd, 2021

    Temporary changes to BNSF weekday schedule to start Nov. 15

    Starting Nov. 15, the number of weekday trains on the BNSF Line will be temporarily reduced to 86 from 94 and the timetables and stopping… read more

    November 1st, 2021

    Metra, state and local officials break ground on new Peterson Ridge Station

    Metra, state and local officials, including Metra Director Ric Estrada, Metra CEO/Executive Director Jim Derwinski, Metra Board Vice… read more