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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    April 19th, 2023

    Board approves tracking signs for stations

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a contract of up to $20 million to purchase video monitors that will be installed at every… read more

    April 18th, 2023

    Metra celebrates Earth Day with a week of activities

    As a public transit agency, Metra is already green. But to celebrate Earth Day this year, Metra is going even greener with a week of… read more

    April 17th, 2023

    Construction begins April 21 at 103rd Street/Washington Heights Station

    Metra forces will begin work Friday, April 21 on a major rehab project at the 103rd Street/Washington Heights Station on the Rock Island… read more

    March 17th, 2023

    Celebrate Those Who Keep Us Moving

    Chicago’s three regional transit agencies—the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace Suburban Bus— invite riders and the general… read more

    March 16th, 2023

    Metra to expand UP Northwest schedule on April 3

    Metra is revising its schedule on the UP Northwest Line (UP-NW) beginning Monday, April 3. The updated schedule adds 12 trains to the line’… read more

    February 22nd, 2023

    Metra’s Homewood Station tunnel closure set for March 13 as rehab project begins

    Metra will be closing access to the tunnel on the east side of Homewood Station on March 13 as work begins on the rehabilitation of the… read more

    February 15th, 2023

    Metra Board approves new strategic plan

    Aquí para versión en Español The Metra Board of Directors today approved a new 2023-2027 strategic plan that focuses on addressing the… read more

    February 2nd, 2023

    CTA and Metra will Be Your Designated Drivers to the 2023 Chicago Auto Show

    Aqui para espanol Travel on CTA and Metra to this year’s Auto Show to avoid all the stressors of driving, including traffic jams and high… read more

    January 18th, 2023

    Metra shatters record for competitive federal grants

    The Chicago area’s congressional delegation delivered for Metra in 2022, helping secure $204.1 million in competitive federal grants for… read more

    January 10th, 2023

    Metra begins rollout of train-tracking site

    Metra today started the rollout of metratracker.com, a new real-time train-tracking website that lets customers see precisely where their… read more