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Metra, state and local officials today officially cut the ribbon on the new Peterson/Ridge Station in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. The station opened to rail service on May 20.“We are pleased…
Metra will celebrate its 40th birthday this weekend with free rides on Saturday and Sunday and the debut of its new museum car, filled with Metra and railroad curiosities, at LaSalle Street Station.…
CHICAGO (May 30, 2024) – Whether you enjoy classical, pop, jazz or R&B, the Ravinia Festival has something for every musical taste. Getting to the festival grounds has never been more convenient…
To assist with its evolution toward a regional rail service model – which calls for service throughout the day rather than prioritizing peak morning and evening trains – Metra is launching a survey…
Metra’s celebration of its 40th anniversary will start Monday, June 3, with a week of activities including a free weekend for riders on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9.“Whether you have been…
Metra will be updating the Milwaukee District North Line schedule beginning, Monday, June 3. The new schedule will add late evening service on the North Line and make schedule adjustments on other…
Metra’s Homewood Station will reopen to most customers Monday, May 20, following the completion of a new stairway connecting the station’s pedestrian tunnel and the boarding platform.While the…
Metra applauds Senator Ram Villivalam and Representative Eva-Dina Delgado for their leadership in Springfield and for starting the conversation about the future of public transportation in northeast…
Metra’s newest station at Peterson/Ridge in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood is set to open to the public on Monday, May 20. On the same day, Metra will add four trains to weekday service on the UP…
Metra announced today that it will conduct Operation Lifesaver Safety Blitzes at 49 train stations across the six-county region in 2024 as part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the…