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Perhaps you’ve seen conductor Beth Birkenfeld on TV (above). Or you’ve heard one of our radio commercials. We’re spreading the word that people can commute with confidence on Metra. We’re also reminding everyone that Metra really belongs to everyone—our service extends across 11 lines and 242 stations.
In fact, while other operations shut down due to COVID-19, Metra never has. We really have been My Metra for first responders, essential workers, and thousands of others who couldn’t shelter in place.
Now, Metra is poised to play a key role in helping our economy open up again. We’re ready for riders to return in larger numbers.
“We’re sanitizing and disinfecting our trains daily,” notes Kevin McCann, Chief Mechanical Officer. “On board, riders will find physical distancing measures, hand sanitizer dispensers, and hospital grade air filters. In fact, our air comfort system circulates air so efficiently that the air in each car is replaced every four minutes.”
That’s the message Metra employees are sharing throughout our region. We want everyone to think of Metra as My Metra—my safe, reliable way to get to work and get back home.
“We really are your best way to commute,” adds McCann. “Beyond our ongoing, strict cleaning regimen, we have a 95 percent on-time record, riding the train is 15 times safer than driving and every car we take off the road helps our community become greener.”
To learn more about My Metra, click here.
