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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    June 11th, 2024

    Peterson/Ridge Station officially dedicated

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra, state and local officials today officially cut the ribbon on the new Peterson/Ridge… read more

    June 6th, 2024

    Celebrate Metra's 40th with free rides, museum car

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra will celebrate its 40th birthday this weekend with free rides on Saturday and Sunday… read more

    May 30th, 2024

    Ride Metra free to Ravinia this summer

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. CHICAGO (May 30, 2024) – Whether you enjoy classical, pop, jazz or R&B, the Ravinia… read more

    May 17th, 2024

    Metra launches survey to get rider input about current and future service needs

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. To assist with its evolution toward a regional rail service model – which calls for… read more

    May 15th, 2024

    Metra to mark 40th birthday with free weekend, variety of other activities for riders

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí.   Metra’s celebration of its 40th anniversary will start Monday, June 3, with a week… read more

    May 13th, 2024

    Homewood Station to reopen May 20

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra’s Homewood Station will reopen to most customers Monday, May 20, following the… read more

    May 13th, 2024

    Schedule changes coming June 3 to Milwaukee District North line

      Body Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra will be updating the Milwaukee District North Line schedule… read more

    May 7th, 2024

    Construction to affect midday service on the Rock Island Beverly Branch May 20 & 21

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. A crossing replacement project on the Rock Island Line’s Beverly Branch will impact midday… read more

    May 7th, 2024

    Metra statement regarding MMA proposal

    Metra applauds Senator Ram Villivalam and Representative Eva-Dina Delgado for their leadership in Springfield and for starting the… read more

    May 6th, 2024

    UP North Line weekday service to expand May 20 as new Peterson/Ridge Station opens

    Para ver la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Metra’s newest station at Peterson/Ridge in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood is set to… read more