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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    February 6th, 2019

    Metra to close Winnetka Station ticket office

    Due to declining on-site ticket sales at the Winnetka Station on the Union Pacific North Line, Union Pacific Railroad will close the… read more

    January 25th, 2019

    The Milwaukee Road Lives Again in Locomotive 405

      Late into the evening on Wednesday, Jan. 9, a group of Metra railroaders organized via email an early morning plan to place a… read more

    January 16th, 2019

    Metra review of Nov. 9 grade crossing incident in Mokena

    On Nov. 9, a Mokena police dashboard camera captured the railroad crossing gates failing to activate along the Rock Island Line at 191st… read more

    December 12th, 2018

    Metra approves major replacement of GPS tracking, announcement system

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a $26.7 million contract to replace its antiquated GPS tracking and passenger announcement… read more

    December 12th, 2018

    Metra Police to launch app for reporting safety, security concerns

    Metra customers will soon be able to use an app to easily report crimes, suspicious activity and security concerns to Metra Police, giving… read more

    December 11th, 2018

    Ventra App fix also ends ‘anonymous’ purchases

    An update to the Ventra App that was released for Android users today and will be released for Apple users within the next few days will no… read more

    December 10th, 2018

    Echoes of Perseverance Aboard Metra

    Chicago, in all its beauty, has grit. It is Carl Sandburg’s “City of Big Shoulders;” it is Phillip B. Williams’ “city of African music… read more

    November 9th, 2018

    No fare increase in 2019 Metra budget

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a 2019 operating budget of $822.2 million that does not include a fare increase, as well as a… read more

    November 9th, 2018

    Metra to buy three used locomotives

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved the purchase of three used F59PH locomotives for $2.5 million to help the railroad supplement… read more

    November 9th, 2018

    Vertical Storage Units Save Space and Time

    Michelle Caffero used to feel claustrophobic at her job as the storekeeper of Metra’s Western Avenue Storehouse. But in the past three… read more