News

Jump to

    Reach a Metra Spokesman

    For members of the news media only, please call 312-322-6776 to reach a Metra spokesperson at all hours. If you are not a member of news media, please do not call this number.

    For passenger service inquiries, please call 312-322-6777 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.  For travel information evenings and Saturdays, call the RTA Travel Information Center at 312-836-7000.

    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    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

    August 21st, 2023

    Explore the Heritage Corridor with Metra

    Metra will be offering special service on the Heritage Corridor Line on six Saturdays this fall, giving Chicago area residents… read more

    August 21st, 2023

    Westmont Station to close temporarily Aug. 26-27

    BNSF will not stop at the Westmont Station on Saturday, Aug. 26 or Sunday, Aug. 27 due to scheduled track work at the station and the… read more

    August 16th, 2023

    Metra and Pace offering free rides for K-12 students on August 21

    Elementary and high school students from across the region will also be able to ride Metra and Pace for free on Monday, August 21, the… read more