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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    September 22nd, 2016

    Divvy comes to Metra’s Grayland Station

    Metra has entered into a first-of-its-kind agreement with the City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT), installing a Divvy… read more

    September 19th, 2016

    Metra 2017 budget process includes cost-cutting

    As part of its continuing effort to reduce costs and hold the line on spending, Metra has identified $5.3 million in savings and operating… read more

    September 12th, 2016

    Metra receives $3.7 million in security funding

    Metra announced today that it has received a FY 2016 Transit Security Grant of $3.7 million, which will be used for three distinct security… read more

    September 8th, 2016

    Metra now accepting proposals for community enhancement projects

    Metra today announced it is seeking partnership proposals from local community groups for enhancement projects, including art, landscaping… read more

    September 7th, 2016

    First rebuilt locomotive returns to service

    The first locomotive rebuilt under a $91 million remanufacturing contract has returned to service, the agency said today. The work is a… read more

    August 29th, 2016

    Metra updates policy for evaluating major service changes

    Public meeting on Sept. 7, public comment accepted through Sept. 9

    August 29th, 2016

    Metra begins $3 million renovation of Calumet Station

    Metra is advising Metra Electric Line riders who use the Calumet Station to be aware that a $3 million renovation set to begin this week… read more

    August 25th, 2016

    Metra receives final Metra Electric Highliners

    Metra this week received the final two cars of its 160-car order for the Metra Electric Line, completing a 2010 purchase to outfit the line… read more

    August 24th, 2016

    Metra adding free Wi-Fi to 50 more cars

    After a successful six-month test using 11 railcars on all lines, Metra today announced that it would add free cellular Wi-Fi hotspots to… read more

    August 24th, 2016

    Board approves IGA for Deerfield Station repairs

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Deerfield that will allow needed… read more