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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    February 17th, 2021

    Metra going greener with plan to buy low-emission switch locomotives

    Metra is making itself even more environmentally friendly with a plan to purchase seven new low-emission switch locomotives, including the… read more

    January 21st, 2021

    New Rock Island schedule takes effect Feb. 1

    Beginning Monday, Feb. 1, Metra’s Rock Island Line customers will have more travel options, including new early morning trains that were… read more

    January 20th, 2021

    Metra launches new single-day Weekend Pass

    Metra is offering a new bargain for weekend travelers with an unlimited-travel Saturday or Sunday Day Pas The new Saturday or Sunday Day… read more

    January 13th, 2021

    Metra Board approves purchase of up to 500 modern railcars

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved the purchase of up to 500 state-of-the-art railcars from Alstom Transportation Inc., opting for… read more

    January 4th, 2021

    Cook County and partners launch Metra fare reduction and improved Pace service

    Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Metra, Pace and Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) leaders today officially launched… read more

    December 17th, 2020

    Schedule changes on MD-N, MD-W, NCS and Metra Electric on Jan. 11

    Metra will be making changes to the weekday schedules on the Milwaukee District North and West, the North Central Service and the Metra… read more

    December 14th, 2020

    Suspect charged in rifle shooting incident at McCormick Place

     A Chicago man was charged tonight with three felonies for allegedly firing a rifle from the platform of the McCormick Place Station… read more

    December 10th, 2020

    Metra adds second Bike Car on MD-N Line

    Metra is introducing a second Bike Car on the Milwaukee District North Line, which will allow it to offer the amenity on more weekday… read more

    November 13th, 2020

    Metra Board OKs pact with Cook County to improve transit in South Cook

    The Metra Board of Directors today backed a Cook County initiative to improve transit service on the South Side of Chicago and in the south… read more

    November 13th, 2020

    Metra Board approves 2021 budget

    The Metra Board today approved the agency’s 2021 operating budget. Although its $700 million operating budget for next year does not call… read more