Metra oversees all commuter rail operations in northeastern Illinois region, with responsibility for day-to-day operations, fare and service levels, capital improvements and planning. The Metra system is comprised of 11 separate lines radiating out from Chicago’s Loop, and serves more than 100 communities at 241 rail stations.
Weekday Ridership and Service Levels (July 2016- June 2017)
| Route Miles | # of Trains | Avg. Weekday Ridership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNSF | 37.5 | 94 | 63,900 |
| Metra Electric (University Park, Blue Island, South Chicago) |
40.6 | 156 | 31,600 |
| Heritage Corridor (Joliet) | 37.2 | 7 | 2,400 |
| Milwaukee North (Fox Lake) | 49.5 | 60 | 22,800 |
| Milwaukee West (Elgin) | 39.8 | 58 | 22,100 |
| North Central Service (Antioch) | 52.8 | 22 | 5,800 |
| Rock Island (Joliet, Blue Island) | 46.6 | 70 | 28,700 |
| SouthWest Service (Manhattan) | 40.8 | 30 | 9,600 |
| Union Pacific North (Kenosha, WI) | 51.6 | 70 | 34,700 |
| Union Pacific Northwest (Harvard, McHenry) | 70.5 | 65 | 39,600 |
| Union Pacific West (Elburn) | 43.6 | 59 | 26,900 |
| Total | 487.5 | 709 | 288,100 |
Metra Statistics
| Farebox Recovery | 54.4% |
| On-Time Performance | 96.1% |
| Route Miles | 487.5 |
| Track Miles | 1,154.9 |
| Average Weekday Passengers | 291,100 |
| Average Weekend Passengers | 105,900 |
| Annual Passenger Trips |
80.4 |
| Trains Scheduled per Weekday | 709 |
| Trains Scheduled per Weekend | 439 |
| Diesel Locomotives | 150 |
| Trailer & Cab Coaches | 848 |
| Multiple-Unit Electric Cars | 186 |
*All data excludes NICTD South Shore
