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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    April 22nd, 2024

    Construction to affect midday service on the Rock Island Beverly Branch April 29 & 30

    This release is also available in Spanish. A crossing replacement project on the Rock Island Line’s Beverly Branch will impact midday… read more

    April 22nd, 2024

    Metra schedules 47 safety blitzes in 2024

    This release is also available in Spanish. Metra announced today that it will conduct Operation Lifesaver Safety Blitzes at 47 train… read more

    April 15th, 2024

    Metra celebrates Earth Day with a week of activities

    Every day Metra provides one of the most earth-friendly ways to get around Chicagoland, and for this year’s Earth Day celebrations Metra is… read more

    April 4th, 2024

    Metra boosting weekend service on BNSF Line

    Just in time for summer fun, Metra is significantly boosting weekend service on the BNSF Line, adding trains on Saturdays and even more on… read more

    April 3rd, 2024

    Metra launches 2024 construction program

    Metra and its railroad and municipal partners today announced a comprehensive list of construction projects planned for 2024. In addition… read more

    March 20th, 2024

    Metra Extends Safety Competition Deadline

    Metra announced today that it is extending the deadline for entries in its 17th Annual Safety Competition to May 5. The competition asks… read more

    March 14th, 2024

    Metra hosting open house for Woodstock Yard Project

    Note: Materials from the open house and more details about the project can be found here. Metra will hold an open house meeting in… read more

    March 7th, 2024

    Homewood Station to close April 1-May 20 for stair replacement

    https://metra.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/2024.04.01_MED__Web_%28HOMEWOODCLOSURE%29_0.pdf

    March 6th, 2024

    Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Metra

    St. Patrick’s Day is a time for many of the city’s most iconic traditions, from dyeing the river green to thousands of people coming out to… read more

    February 29th, 2024

    Metra launches 17th annual Safety Competition

    Students across Metra’s service area asked to “Become a Safety Influencer” by entering the rail agency’s 17th annual Metra Safety… read more