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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    November 22nd, 2016

    Metra Employees Give Thanks

    As our commuters plan their trips to visit family and friends on Thanksgiving, Metra employees are also gearing up for the holiday. A few… read more

    November 18th, 2016

    Station Feature: Lisle

    Metra provides service to and from downtown Chicago with 241 stations over 11 lines. In this feature of The Signal, we’ll introduce you to… read more

    November 11th, 2016

    Cubs victory celebration sets new record for Metra

    Metra experienced the busiest day in its history on Friday, Nov. 4 as Chicago Cubs fans celebrated the team’s first World Series win in… read more

    November 11th, 2016

    Honoring Metra's Veterans

    Metra employs more than 150 veterans. They come from every branch of the military and work in every department at the agency. From those… read more

    October 24th, 2016

    Metra completes rehab of Pullman station

    Metra announced today that it has completed the rehabilitation of the 111th Street/Pullman Station, including painting the new warming… read more

    October 17th, 2016

    Ventra App update streamlines use of multiple tickets on single phone

    Metra customers who use the Ventra App will now be able to display multiple tickets at the same time on a single phone as part of an update… read more

    October 14th, 2016

    Metra Board names acting Chief Audit Officer

    The Metra Board of Directors today appointed William “Skip” Benz as Metra’s acting Chief Audit Officer (CAO), taking over an internal… read more

    October 14th, 2016

    Carlson elected chairman of Metra Board of Directors

    The Metra Board of Directors today unanimously elected Norman Carlson, an accounting professional with extensive experience in the rail… read more

    October 14th, 2016

    Metra to test real-time travel information screens at train stations

    Metra today announced plans to test new real-time travel information digital screens at three of its downtown train stations and select… read more

    September 27th, 2016

    Metra seeks $20.2 million grant for PTC installation on its Milwaukee lines

    Metra today announced that it has applied for a federal grant to help the railroad fund a $25.2 million program for installation of the… read more