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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    November 7th, 2023

    103rd St./Rosemoor Station to close for rehab

    The 103rd Street/Rosemoor Station on the Metra Electric Line will close on Nov. 20 for a full reconstruction that will include making it… read more

    November 6th, 2023

    Milwaukee Avenue closure extended for bridge project

    Milwaukee Avenue will remain closed at Kilbourn Avenue until June 2024 as part of Metra’s project to replace the bridge over the roadway… read more

    October 17th, 2023

    Metra to receive $169.3m grant for zero-emission trainsets

    Metra will receive the largest discretionary grant in its history – a $169.3 million federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality… read more

    October 11th, 2023

    Metra proposes $1.1B operating budget that includes major revision to fare structure

    Metra today unveiled a $1.1 billion operating budget for 2024 that includes a major revision to its fare structure and a new mix of fare… read more

    October 3rd, 2023

    Metra dedicates new Ravenswood Station

    Metra and local officials today officially dedicated the new Ravenswood Station on the Union Pacific North Line, following the recent… read more

    September 27th, 2023

    Metra operating extra service for Bank of America Chicago Marathon

    https://metra.com/alternate-schedules

    September 26th, 2023

    Westmont Station to close temporarily Sept. 30-Oct. 1

    BNSF will not stop at the Westmont Station on Saturday, Sept. 30 or Sunday, Oct. 1 due to scheduled track work at the station and the… read more

    September 12th, 2023

    Take Metra to Riot Fest

    Music fans headed to this year’s Riot Fest can ditch the traffic and parking fees by making Metra part of their travel plans. To… read more

    August 30th, 2023

    Metra adds service on BNSF and UP-NW lines for Bike the Drive

    Bike the Drive is an end-of-summer tradition enjoyed by thousands of Chicago area residents. Metra is making getting there even easier and… read more

    August 22nd, 2023

    Construction project to affect Milwaukee North Line service Aug. 25-26

    Metra will provide busing for the last outbound train Friday night, Aug. 25 and first inbound train on Saturday, Aug. 26, due to… read more