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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    July 21st, 2020

    Metra seeks injunction to maintain UP service

    Metra today asked the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to issue a preliminary injunction to prevent Union Pacific Railroad (UP) from… read more

    July 15th, 2020

    Board approves $15.2 million contract to build new Peterson Ridge Station

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a $15.2 million contract to build a new Peterson Ridge Station and parking facility on the… read more

    July 7th, 2020

    Metra launches test of ridership dashboard

    Metra today unveiled a test of a ridership dashboard that provides information to riders about how crowded trains have been on each line.… read more

    June 29th, 2020

    John Appel, the Last Milwaukee Road Engineer at Metra, Retires

    In 1968 when he was 17, John Appel cared more about dating than he did about trains. But two weeks after graduating high school, these… read more

    June 22nd, 2020

    Metra adding trains to three lines June 29

    As Chicagoans return to work and stay-at-home restrictions are lifted, Metra is expanding its service on three lines to meet the needs of… read more

    June 7th, 2020

    Metra to return to alternate schedules on June 8

    Metra trains on all lines will resume operating on alternate weekday schedules on Monday, June 8, which means limited weekday service will… read more

    June 5th, 2020

    Deep Cleaning in the Elgin Coach Yard

    Metra is honored to be home to so many dedicated and innovative employees across all departments. When confronted with a problem, they take… read more

    May 28th, 2020

    Metra outlines plans as Chicago area begins to reopen

    As Illinois and the Chicago region move toward establishing a “new normal” in the time of COVID-19, Metra is providing more details about… read more

    May 27th, 2020

    Metra awarded $12.5 million federal grant to upgrade MD-N

    Metra has been awarded a $12.5 million federal grant to improve service reliability on the Milwaukee District North Line by upgrading three… read more

    May 22nd, 2020

    Metra Supports Local Businesses in Pursuit of PPE

    Masks, hand sanitizer and electrostatic sprayers have become as crucial to offering train service as wheels, fuel and seats during the… read more