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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    June 29th, 2021

    West Hinsdale Station to close July 8-18 for grade crossing replacement

    The West Hinsdale Station on the BNSF Line will close temporarily from July 8 to July 18 while BNSF Railway replaces the grade crossing at… read more

    June 9th, 2021

    Metra plans service enhancements as ridership returns from pandemic

    With ridership steadily increasing from pandemic lows, Metra will be adding service to all of its lines starting in July and will introduce… read more

    May 19th, 2021

    Full Saturday schedules returning to seven Metra lines May 29

    Metra is gearing up for the region’s comeback from the pandemic by restoring Saturday schedules to seven lines beginning Saturday, May 29… read more

    May 17th, 2021

    Metra puts Auburn Park construction contract out for bid

    Metra put the construction contract for the Auburn Park Station out for bid today, reaching another milestone for the new station to be… read more

    May 13th, 2021

    Metra adds Bike Cars to Rock Island and BNSF lines

    Summer is fast approaching and with the warmer weather and the easing of pandemic restrictions, it’s time for Chicagoans to enjoy the… read more

    April 28th, 2021

    Metra Electric schedule expands on May 10

    Fulfilling its promise to reimagine and restore service as vaccination numbers increase and workers return to job sites, Metra is adding… read more

    April 27th, 2021

    Metra starts online recruitment effort

    Metra will be hiring more than 100 workers in a variety of occupations in the coming months to prepare for an expected increase in… read more

    April 21st, 2021

    Metra seeks battery-powered, zero-emission locomotives

    Demonstrating its leadership and commitment to innovation and cleaner energy, Metra is challenging the industry to create a zero-emission… read more

    April 14th, 2021

    Metra's 2021 construction program

    Spring traditionally marks the beginning of construction season across the Chicago region and the Metra system is no exception. Work has… read more

    April 9th, 2021

    Metra and Woodstock celebrate completion of station rehab project

    Metra, Woodstock and McHenry County officials today celebrated the completion of the rehab of the Metra station in downtown Woodstock. “… read more