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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    May 25th, 2016

    Riverside Metra Station Ticket Office to Close June 13

    Due to declining on-site ticket sales at its Riverside Station, Metra today announced that BNSF Railway will no longer staff the station… read more

    May 24th, 2016

    Legislature passes bill doubling fines for RR crossing violations

    The Illinois House today passed an amendment to the Illinois Vehicle Code that increases the penalties for drivers who try to cross… read more

    May 18th, 2016

    Metra to resume planning work on BNSF extension

    Local officials demonstrate widespread support for completing studies

    May 18th, 2016

    Metra expands undercover train observation team

    Group evaluates operations from the eyes of the customer

    May 3rd, 2016

    Metra Launching New Small Business Enterprise Program

    Metra next month will launch a new initiative to help small businesses have a fair opportunity to do business with the agency and work on… read more

    April 27th, 2016

    Metra, Cook County partner to improve Metra Police operations

    Metra to use county administrative process and 911 dispatching system

    April 6th, 2016

    Metra Launches 2016 Construction Program

    Improvements planned at 27 stations, 21 bridges and 24 road crossings

    April 5th, 2016

    Bensenville Station Ticket Office to Close April 15

    Metra today announced it will close the ticket office at the Bensenville Station on Friday, April 15 and reassign the ticket agent position… read more

    March 31st, 2016

    Metra Manager Receives National Safety Award

    Burch Award Recognizes Individual Efforts to Improve Passenger Safety

    March 30th, 2016

    Streamwood Man Arrested For Fake Mobile Ticket

    Metra warns anyone found counterfeiting mobile app will face charges