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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    July 27th, 2021

    Metra awards construction contract for new Auburn Park Station

    The Metra Board of Directors has approved a $28.2 million contract to build the new Auburn Park Station on the Rock Island Line in the… read more

    July 14th, 2021

    Lake Forest, Villa Park ticket offices to close

    Due to declining on-site ticket sales at the Lake Forest Station on the Union Pacific North Line and the Villa Park Station on the UP West… read more

    July 9th, 2021

    Metra to observe “Rider Appreciation Day” July 12

    The Chicago area is coming back and so are Metra’s riders! To show its appreciation to its customers, Metra’s leadership will be meeting… read more

    July 8th, 2021

    Metra starts onboard satisfaction survey

    Metra is launching an ongoing survey that will be used to measure and track month-to-month customer satisfaction and solicit feedback about… read more

    July 1st, 2021

    Metra increasing service on 7 more lines

    Metra today posted schedules for expanded rush hour service to begin Monday, July 12 on seven additional lines to meet growing ridership.… read more

    July 1st, 2021

    Metra to offer weekend express service on Electric Line for Auto Show

    Metra will again offer weekend express service on the Metra Electric Line from Blue Island to the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place to… read more

    June 9th, 2021

    Metra plans service enhancements as ridership returns from pandemic

    With ridership steadily increasing from pandemic lows, Metra will be adding service to all of its lines starting in July and will introduce… read more

    May 19th, 2021

    Full Saturday schedules returning to seven Metra lines May 29

    Metra is gearing up for the region’s comeback from the pandemic by restoring Saturday schedules to seven lines beginning Saturday, May 29… read more

    May 17th, 2021

    Metra puts Auburn Park construction contract out for bid

    Metra put the construction contract for the Auburn Park Station out for bid today, reaching another milestone for the new station to be… read more

    May 13th, 2021

    Metra adds Bike Cars to Rock Island and BNSF lines

    Summer is fast approaching and with the warmer weather and the easing of pandemic restrictions, it’s time for Chicagoans to enjoy the… read more